Is today, April 16th of the lunar calendar 2019, an auspicious day for a funeral? What is the hexagram for today?

Is today, April 16th of the lunar calendar 2019, an auspicious day for a funeral?

2019 Lunar April 16th Calendar Query:

Analysis of the hexagram of the 16th day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar in 2019: The hexagram of today in the old imperial calendar is Feng Tian Xiao Xu (Xiao Xu hexagram), which means to raise and wait for the next lower hexagram.
[Going out] : Preparations are not yet complete, so do not travel hastily, especially long distance travel, as there may be unexpected disasters. You should choose another day to go out.
[Marriage and love] : Both parties must be very loyal, and the possibility of a third party interfering is very high.
[Decision-making] : It will not be very smooth. You will encounter some unexpected difficulties on the way forward. But because of my strong character, I have the will to overcome unfavorable conditions. Therefore, you can realize your ideals. However, there is a great possibility of being harmed by villains, and sincere help from like-minded people is necessary to overcome obstacles. You should be satisfied with what you have, but know when to stop. Do not pursue excessively, or you will suffer losses.
[Xiang said] : When the seedlings encounter drought, all the tips are scorched; when the clouds are thick, no rain falls; the farmer looks up and sighs; don't be too proud. This hexagram is composed of two different hexagrams (Qian on the lower part and Xun on the upper part). Qian represents heaven; Xun represents wind. It means favorable weather and abundant growth of crops, so the hexagram is named Xiaoxu. Our strength is limited, and we must develop to a certain level before we can achieve great things.
[Career] : The time is not yet ripe. You should patiently and actively accumulate strength and must not take any risky actions. Don't be discouraged when you encounter setbacks. Muster up the courage to overcome difficulties, adhere to principles, strengthen unity and cooperation, and make preparations in advance, and you will achieve success.
[Doing business] : You have a certain foundation, but there is a risk of losing it. You must be particularly cautious and strive to cooperate sincerely with others to make profits together. Never be greedy and know when to stop. However, you must not be satisfied with the status quo and stop striving for progress.
[Seeking fame] : Set ambitious goals, do your best to strive for them, humbly seek advice from others, obtain sincere help, realize your ideals, and be wary of sabotage by villains.

What are the taboos to pay attention to during funerals?

1. Avoid holding funerals on double-year dates. Even days are a bad omen, as people believe that a funeral held on an even day means two deaths. Therefore, funerals must be held on odd days and not on even days.
2. Avoid holding funerals at noon. This taboo custom exists in the Li ethnic group area. If someone dies in a Li family, they are usually buried in the afternoon after dying in the morning, or the next day after dying in the afternoon. The body is kept at home for a very short time, but it is taboo to hold the funeral at noon. It is believed that violating taboos will bring disaster.
3. Avoid shedding tears on the corpse. There is a saying circulating in some areas that if someone in the family dies, one should avoid crying when dressing the deceased to avoid spilling tears on the corpse. It is believed that something will happen and the dead will be awakened.
4. Avoid letting the coffin go out through the door. There is a saying that the Manchus have taboo customs. It is believed that doors are places for people to enter and exit, and it is taboo for the deceased to walk sideways, otherwise it is considered unlucky, so there is a custom of taking out the coffin through the window.
5. Cats are not allowed to appear in front of the coffin. Before the funeral, the body is kept at the wake and cats are not allowed to approach. It is believed that if a cat touches or jumps over the body, it will be as if the deceased suddenly stands up, which means harm to the family.
6. Avoid getting a haircut. If someone dies in the family, family members or men are not allowed to have their hair cut or shave for one month. When an elder passes away, it is usually the younger generation who observe the custom of keeping hair, believing that hair is inherited from parents and that when a loved one passes away, keeping hair is a way to express grief, filial piety and longing. Some areas also believe that getting a haircut is a way to change one's appearance so that the dead cannot recognize them and avoid disasters. There is also another saying that a baby can only have his hair cut 100 days after birth, otherwise the baby may die.
7. No fun is allowed on the anniversary of the death. On the day of a relative's death, it is taboo to do auspicious things, such as drinking and having fun. Needless to say, doing joyful things on the day of the death of a person is considered disrespectful. On the "taboo day" which is also called "taboo food day", the ancients said: "The Book of Rites - Tan Gong Shang" says: "A gentleman has lifelong worries but no one-day troubles, so he should not be happy on the taboo day." This is what everyone follows.