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This research aims to analyze and delineate the procedures and significance of Song dynasty imperial funeral rites.

June 12, 2026Open Access

[Articles] The Structure and Significance of Imperial Funeral Rites During the Song 宋 Dynasty: A Comparative Study with the Yili 儀禮 and the DaTang Yuanling Yizhu 大唐元陵儀注

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This research aims to analyze and delineate the procedures and significance of Song dynasty imperial funeral rites.
Conducted a comparative analysis of Song dynasty funeral rites with the Yili and DaTang Yuanling Yizhu texts.
Organized and analyzed the stages of imperial funerals from death to enshrinement.
Considered historical contexts to highlight the evolution and uniqueness of Song practices.
Showed that the Song dynasty retained key elements from previous dynasties while innovating funeral practices.
Identified the introduction of a new dual mourning system, combining short-term and full three-year mourning rites.
Highlighted the continuous flow and the reconfiguration of imperial funeral rituals over time.

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Comparative study examines imperial funeral rites in the Song dynasty, highlighting their significance and innovations.

Sungkyu Kim (2025) studied this question.

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