( Xinhua) 20:32, March 10, 2014 BEIJING, March 10 -- Chinese government on Monday urged people to practise "civilizedand low-carbon" memorials for the dead ahead of Tomb-Sweeping Day in early April.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs has advocated a modern collective ceremony for memorizingthe departed or "green" online memorial services for the traditional holiday, which is oftenmarked by large-scale burning of incense and fake paper money, common tributes for thedead.
Many people also burn incense and paper in urban streets, which leaves much municipalrefuse and worsens the air quality.
The ministry also asked local authorities to reform the funeral system and supervisefuneral service providers' pricing.
It also asked them to ensure safety and avoid stampedes and any other accidents duringthe three-day holiday, which begins on April 5 this year. （Editor：KongDefang、Yao Chun） Related reading
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