What time does the deceased return on the night of the seventh day? Do we need to keep vigil on the seventh day?

In traditional funeral concepts, the deceased will return home on the seventh day after death, and there are many things to pay attention to during this period. So what time will the deceased return on the seventh night? Should we keep vigil on the seventh day?

What time will the deceased return on the seventh night?

There are generally two periods for the return of souls on the seventh day:
11pm to 1am; around 4am to before dawn.

Do we need to keep vigil on the seventh day?

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It is best to rest before midnight on the seventh night, because after midnight is the time when the yin energy is the heaviest and it is also the time when souls return home. If you go to sleep after that, you may see things you shouldn’t see, so it is best to rest at any time before midnight.
Things to note during the first seven nights:
1) Avoid excessive grief . On the seventh day, many people are still immersed in the grief of the death of their loved ones. They may be unable to control their sadness. However, it is best to avoid crying and being overly sad when keeping vigil, as this will prevent the deceased relatives from leaving in peace. At this time, you can communicate with your loved ones in your heart and tell them how much you miss them, but you must not show your pain or lose your composure without concealing it.
2) Women who have just given birth or are menstruating are not allowed to attend <br/>Those who attend the first seven night vigil are usually relatives of the deceased, but women who have just given birth or are menstruating should avoid attending. Even if they have a very close relationship with the deceased, they should still avoid attending to avoid evil spirits. On the one hand, these people should not go to places where the negative energy is too strong. On the other hand, they will conflict with the deceased and the ghost soldiers who escort the deceased.