Abstract:

The funeral ceremony in Leqiu Township of Nanjian Countyl preserved the primitive form of the funeral customs of the
Miao ethnic group, which was a typical research case. After comparing and summarizing the survey results of many field trips, this article summarizes 11 main parts of the funeral ceremony. Detail descriptions and explanations are made based on the finding. Through the comprehension of the local knowledge, this article tries to reveal the life schema, social function and diverse beliefs in the funeral custom of the Miao ethnic group.

Key words: Miao ethnic group, funeral custom, life schema, social function, diverse beliefs