Why do people burn clothes after death?

Since ancient times, many emperors have spent huge sums of money searching for a method of immortality but in the end all were fruitless.

Even today with advanced technology, scientists are still working on this project tirelessly, but there is still no major breakthrough.

The source of life

Humans cannot avoid facing death, many funeral customs also originate from this, such as offerings, the seventh and third days, burning the clothes of the deceased,.

But why burn the clothes of the dead? Some people think this is superstition, in fact they want the dead to have clothes to wear, when they die, that's it, there is no other world.

The act of burning clothes has naturally become a superstitious practice, which is not actually superstitious but has a certain scientific basis.

There is another way of saying that consciousness does not disappear after death, it is only the death of the body.

Burning clothes after death is not superstition but has a certain scientific basis. (Illustration photo).

Especially in the minds of some idealists, there is a feeling that after death, people only go to another world to exist and do not completely disappear in the true sense.

In their view, human thoughts and consciousness exist independently of the human body, and many even believe that consciousness after death lives in four-dimensional space.

Relatives of the deceased will burn some used clothes, items, etc. so that they can live better there.

When a person actually dies, whether or not their consciousness disappears has not been scientifically proven. This could also be a notion that comes from people's fear of death.

Burning clothes is also a way of mourning a loved one. In people's minds, they will think that their loved one can live well somewhere else.

Living in this world will certainly have many regrets, hopefully in another place, I can make up for those regrets.

Avoid tragedy

In addition to nurturing in the heart, analyzing from the spiritual level of human beings, some people think of others when they see everything, and they can't even control themselves, no matter how long it takes, they can't dilute the pain and sadness.

To prevent the tragedy from happening again and to somewhat ease the pain of loved ones, burning clothes is also a good way.

The dead have passed away, the living must actively face life. (Illustration photo).

Some taboos about the clothes of the dead

After a person dies, clothes must be burned. In fact, there are several taboo reasons . First, if someone dies in the house, clothes cannot be thrown into the trash. This is also a very disrespectful act towards the deceased.

Modern people rarely use the clothes of the deceased. Whether it is illness or natural death, modern people still have a taboo mentality and will not be willing to wear the clothes of the deceased.

Furthermore, sending the clothes of the dead for friends to wear will also bring bad luck, and is also an act of disrespect to the living.

Even if a person dies unexpectedly, and has no bacteria or viruses on their body, people still feel extremely fearful.

Some places even forbid people who die suddenly from entering the village, and can only build a shelter outside the village.

These people's clothes are even more discarded items. If they don't want to waste them and secretly give them to relatives and friends, they will cause their friends and relatives to cut off ties. As a result, people with weak psychological endurance can develop mental illness and the harm will outweigh the benefit.

Out of respect for others and the deceased, no one gives away the deceased's clothes to avoid spreading germs or bad luck to friends.

Eliminate bacteria and viruses

Except for those who die unexpectedly, most people's deaths are inseparable from illness, especially the elderly, those with chronic diseases, and eventually die from illness.

There are definitely a lot of bacteria on the body, storing these clothes is very unhygienic, can even be infected with bacteria and viruses.

Burning clothes is also a way to eliminate parasites, which often thrive in people who are bedridden all year round. (Illustration photo).

Especially in ancient times, when there was a lack of medical treatment and medicine, epidemics often occurred and resulted in many deaths. Although the people at that time were not rich, in order to prevent the epidemic from infecting more people, they would not leave the clothes of the deceased for use.

The doctor thought it was a parasite that often thrives in people who are bedridden all year round, so he suggested that his children check the used bed sheets.

Because in general, only high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius can kill most bacteria, people use the method of burning clothes to prevent bacteria from spreading.

It is wrong for some young people to criticize the custom of burning clothes as feudal superstition . Customs that have been passed down for thousands of years must have their reasons . We should also respect these traditional customs of our ancestors.