How long does it take to get married after an elderly person dies? What can't you do within 49 days of mourning?

The wedding date is usually chosen in advance, but if unfortunately an elderly person in the family passes away close to the wedding, the wedding may have to be postponed. How long after the elderly person dies can you get married? What can’t you do during the 49 days of mourning?

How long does it take for an old man to die before you can get married?

1. If an elderly person in the family has passed away, the younger generation can of course get married. Just don't get married on the day the elderly person dies or in the near future.
2. Generally, people need to observe mourning after the death of an elder. In some places, it is 100 days, in some places it is one year, and in some places it is three years. It is believed that no happy events can be held during the mourning period, otherwise it will conflict with the funeral. However, many places nowadays no longer care about this. After an elder passes away, his or her descendants are free to marry and can get married at any time.

What not to do during the 49 days of mourning

1. During the period of mourning and keeping vigil for the demise of a loved one, you must never cry loudly. Crying with true feelings will make the deceased feel nostalgic and sad, while crying in a false way will make the deceased feel resentful and cautious, and neither of these can bring peace to the deceased.
2. When relatives are keeping vigil, if the body of the ancestor emits an unpleasant odor, they should deal with it immediately and avoid saying words of disgust. Otherwise, no matter how they deal with it, the odor will not only not decrease, but will be greatly enhanced.
3. Family members are not allowed to visit other people’s homes within 49 days after a person’s death.
In short, what should and should not be done during the 49-day mourning period, and what should be done, the customs and taboos vary from place to place. In fact, there are many things that modern people cannot understand, so everything should be done according to local customs.
What do you need to do during the 49 days of mourning?
1. Observe the 49-day mourning period for funeral ceremonies and keep vigil. Filial piety is the most important virtue.
2. During the 49-day mourning period, relatives need to release animals, go to temples to worship Buddha statues, offer bright lamps in front of the Buddha, and do other good deeds.