Why can't a wife attend the funeral of her husband when he dies? What are the taboos for a wife when her husband dies?

Men are the backbone of a family. A man may be the husband or the father. When the husband dies, the wife must be very sad. However, according to traditional customs, the wife cannot attend the funeral of her deceased husband. Why is that?

Why can't a wife attend the funeral of her husband?

1. Avoid excessive sadness

After living together for many years, it is the wife who has the deepest feelings for her husband. At a funeral, a wife who deeply loves her husband is usually heartbroken. In order to avoid her from being overly sad, it is not appropriate for her to appear at the funeral.

2. Fear of taking the rest away

I am afraid that the deceased party (husband) will take his wife away because he cannot bear to leave her. Therefore, you cannot attend the other party's funeral.

3. Avoid killing your children or future husband

There is a folk saying that if a wife goes to the funeral or sweeps the grave of her husband after his death, it will affect her fate. The wife’s remarried husband and children will be killed.

What are the taboos for a wife after her husband dies?

Taboo 1: Never attend anyone’s wedding.

Taboo 2: Do not pay New Year’s greetings, celebrate birthdays, visit relatives or friends during this period.

Taboo three: It is not appropriate to participate in party activities.

Taboo 4: Do not wear bright red clothes during this period.

Taboo 5: Do not talk about marriage during this period.

Taboo six: Keep a low profile.