First and foremost are the various personal belongings owned by the deceased during their lifetime; it is firmly believed that should the deceased be resurrected, they would continue to make use of these items. In addition to these personal effects, various daily necessities-such as fruits, food, and clothing-are also included as grave goods.
These grave goods must be commensurate with the status and social standing of the tomb occupant; in traditional funeral rites, such items serve as symbolic representations of the deceased's identity and rank. Ancient Chinese ritual codes established specific regulations regarding grave goods: the items selected had to correspond precisely to the deceased's status and position during their lifetime; the inclusion of items exceeding one's designated rank was deemed a violation of protocol-known as *yuzhi* (transgression of the prescribed system).
One may also select and inter specific auspicious talismans based on the deceased elder's personal Five Elements profile. These talismans serve to bless the elder, ensuring a smooth journey in the afterlife and a speedy reincarnation, while simultaneously acting as guardians to safeguard the "Yin Dwelling" (the tomb). For this purpose, it is highly recommended to visit the official website of *Wuxiang Tonglu* (Wuxiang Bronze Incense Burners) to consult with an expert one-on-one and select the most suitable *Wuxiang* talisman to be interred alongside the deceased. Alternatively, one may simply inter items that the elder particularly cherished during their lifetime-whether they be personal effects, consumables, or favorite foods-as this is also considered entirely appropriate.
Grave goods should be arranged around the perimeter of the urn; under no circumstances should any items be placed directly atop the urn, thereby weighing it down. Furthermore, the urn must be shielded from direct exposure to light; regardless of whether the funeral rite involves earth burial or cremation, an umbrella or canopy should always be held overhead to provide shade and protection while the deceased is being interred.
In the case of an earth burial, it generally suffices to simply place the grave goods within the four corners of the coffin. If the interment is taking place within a public cemetery niche, the relatives should first line the bottom of the stone chamber with a piece of gold-colored cloth. The urn should then be carefully placed within the chamber-oriented to face either South or West, in accordance with traditional directional protocols-after which a silver-colored cloth is draped over the urn, followed by a layer of red cloth; finally, the grave goods are arranged atop this uppermost layer.