simple funeral
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to conduct a simple funeral
formalContrasts with 厚葬 (elaborate funeral), often used in discussions of funeral etiquette and cultural values.
Now many people advocate providing for parents well while they are alive and holding simple funerals after they pass away, believing that showing filial piety during their lifetime is more meaningful than holding a grand funeral after their death.
The local government calls on the public to hold simple funerals and opposes extravagant funeral customs.
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This veteran revolutionary left a will requesting a simple funeral after his passing and no memorial ceremonies.
Traditional funeral concepts are changing, and more and more young people choose simple funerals to express their grief.
He followed family tradition and held a simple funeral ceremony for his father, not inviting too many relatives and friends.