There are certain rules and norms of behavior in a home with a deceased person. Everyone should know about them, they should be strictly observed. All this will allow not to cause any inconvenience to the loved ones of the deceased, as well as not to hurt their feelings.
Knowledge is power
The death of a loved one is a relatively sudden phenomenon, because in most cases no one is waiting for it. When this happens, many people are often indignant and confused, not expecting this turn of events. That is why it is so important to know in advance about some principles and norms of behavior when the deceased is in the house, so as not to aggravate the already unenviable position of his relatives and friends.
It is believed that a person tying knots on rags at the moment when the coffin with the deceased is taken out of the house brings damage to the family of the deceased!
How to behave in a house with the deceased
In the house where the deceased is, one should not talk loudly and, moreover, laugh.
The loved ones of the deceased should curtain all the mirrors, since it is believed that the mirror is an otherworldly portal in which the soul of the deceased, who is at that moment in the house, can get lost. In principle, there is a more sensible explanation for this: you should close the mirrors only so that it does not distract anyone. In addition, it is not pleasant when the coffin with the deceased is reflected in the mirror.
Mourning begins immediately after the death of a person and is accompanied by robes of dark or black colors. You should not wear light-colored clothing at this time. Everyone determines for himself how long he needs to be in a state of mourning. For Orthodox Christians, this time has no clear boundaries.
While in the house with the deceased, it is necessary to remove all silver jewelry and things from him. If the deceased was a believer, then a pectoral cross should be put on his neck.
A glass of water (or vodka) covered with a piece of bread should not be placed near the portrait of the deceased. According to legend, the soul of the deceased will never come to this glass, but only demons will come.
The loved ones of the deceased should wash his body only during daylight hours. The water, which was washed, must be poured into a specially dug hole in the place where people do not walk.
While the deceased is in the house, there is no need to arrange a wash. This is considered bad luck. Also, you should not allow someone to sit on the bed of the deceased while the coffin is with him in the house.
If someone is afraid of being in the house with the deceased, they should be advised to overcome their fear by holding onto the legs of the deceased for a while.
All men who have come to say goodbye to the deceased must take off their hats before entering the house.
The coffin with the deceased, as well as the lid from the coffin, cannot be carried to the loved ones of the deceased. It is believed that in this way you can provoke another grief in the family.
