Taoist Funeral Service

• Cleansing & cosmetology services

Cleansing the Body (净身)

• The ceremony begins with a ritual cleansing of the deceased’s body, symbolizing the washing away of worldly impurities.

• Family members or funeral attendants may gently wipe the body using a damp cloth infused with fragrant herbs or blessed water.

• This step prepares the soul for its spiritual journey and ensures purity.

Taoist Prayers and Chanting (诵经祈福)

• Taoist priests (道士) conduct scripture chanting and recite incantations, inviting deities like:

  • Tai Yi (太乙救苦天尊) — for salvation from suffering.

  • Earth Deity (土地公) — for protection of the body and burial ground.

• The chanting serves to guide the spirit, accumulate merits, and protect from wandering spirits.

Sealing the Coffin (封棺)

• After prayers, the body is gently laid into the coffin.

• A red thread or talisman may be placed across the coffin lid to ward off inauspicious energies.

• The coffin is then sealed:

  • Some communities nail the lid while chanting prayers.

  • Others paste paper talismans (镇煞符) on all four corners and the center of the coffin.

Positioning the Coffin (安棺)

• The coffin is positioned facing a direction based on feng shui and Taoist geomancy, ensuring auspiciousness for the deceased and family.

• An altar is set in front of the coffin with offerings like:

  • Fruits, tea, food, joss sticks, and candles.

Shelter & Tentage

• Canvas tent with waterproof covering

• Side canvases with proper ventilation

• Outfitted with cooling and lighting systems

• Optional air coolers for guest comfort

 Seating & Furniture

• Standard plastic chairs (with/without seat covers)

• Round or rectangular tables with skirting (for guests and offerings)

• Reception table (登记台) with condolence book and donation box

• Dining area setup with tables and chairs for catered food

 Ceremonial Area

 Altar setup with:

• Fully carpeted within the altar vicinity

• Premium Taoist backdrop

• Photo enlargement

• Table offerings with candles, incense, food and fruits

• Premium fresh floral arrangements

• Joss stick holders

• Paper offerings and tablets (灵位)

• External altar for taoist rituals 

• Paper House and Effigies

• Audio setup (Taoist mantra)

Others

• Mobile Toilet Rental: Clean and well-maintained portable toilet for multi-day wakes

• Beverages & Refreshments

• Mobile kitchen (optional, for cooking)

Optional Add-Ons:

• HD tribute video setup

• Table for vegetarian offerings for guests

• Professional videography through the funeral procession

•  Live band performance with or without singer

• Professional funeral service team

• Taoist prayer service on

Encoffin, final night, funeral day

• Food offerings on 

Encoffin, final night, funeral day

• Incense, candles & prayer items

• Mourning attire 

Add on services:

• Buffet Catering 

• Obituary 

• Night service crew 

• Overnight service crew ( Night Vigil Service)

• Final Tribute Ceremony by Emcee

• Full Glass Premium Hearse 

• Professional Pallbearers 

• Appreciation Gifts for guest 

• 45 pax Bus Transportation (Round Trip)

• Transportation of tablets to temples or home (安灵)

• Ash Collection to government niches or temples

• Religious rituals

• Fruit and Food offerings