Is it okay to give 500 yuan for funeral? What are the rules for funeral gifts?

Chinese people have always attached great importance to traditional customs and etiquette, especially on important occasions such as weddings and funerals, there are many rules and taboos. In many places, there is a custom of giving gifts when attending weddings or funerals. So is it okay to give 500 yuan for a funeral?

Can I give 500 for funeral?

It is okay to give 500 for funeral;
Funerals are different from weddings where good things come in pairs or double happiness. The amount of funeral gifts must be single. When actually giving gifts, the amount is mostly between 100 yuan, 300 yuan, and 500 yuan. This depends on the relationship between the relatives and friends and the deceased or the closeness of their relationship with the deceased's children. The reason why funeral contributions are in single numbers is because people die only once, so most funeral contributions are in single numbers.

What are the rules for funeral gifts?

[ Stipulation 1: Do not send double ]
The amount of the gift cannot be "double" because "double" and "sang" are homophones. Giving a double gift means cursing the other person to be "miserable" again. Therefore, the amount of the gift money for a funeral should be in single amounts, such as 100, 300, 500, 700, etc.
【 Tips 2: Add 1 to the last digit 】
It is best to increase the amount of the gift money by 1. The reason for doing so is, on the one hand, to express the reluctance to part with the deceased; on the other hand, it is related to the auspicious ceremony of the one-yuan coin and candy. Generally, people who attend a funeral will receive auspicious gifts from the bereaved family, including one-yuan coins and candies. If the gift money given for a funeral is an integer, after deducting the one-yuan auspicious gift money, the last digit of the gift money will become 9, which is unlucky at a funeral. Therefore, the gift money for attending a funeral should be added with 1 yuan after the integer amount, such as 101, 301, 501, etc.
【 Essential Three: Avoid supplementing after the fact 】
The gift money cannot be paid later. If it is a traditional burial, the gift money is usually handed over to the funeral accountant on the morning of the burial. If you attend a memorial service at a funeral home, you must also hand over the gift money to the funeral accountant before the service begins. It is absolutely forbidden to wait until after the burial to make up the gift money. If you give an additional gift money, it means you are cursing the bereaved family to have another person die. Therefore, you cannot give an additional gift money after the funeral. If you feel guilty, find a suitable opportunity to explain to the bereaved family or apologize to them. After they know the whole story, they will be more forgiving.