Death Anniversary Calculator

Death Anniversary Calculator: Core Features and Principles

Tired of making mistakes when manually calculating death anniversaries for memorial seasons? This tool is designed to solve that problem. By entering the deceased's Gregorian or Lunar date of passing, it automatically and accurately calculates traditional memorial milestones such as the 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries. A death anniversary refers to the exact same date in subsequent years. This tool intelligently handles complex situations like leap months according to special Lunar calendar rules, ensuring the results meet traditional memorial customs.

Why Choose Our Death Anniversary Calculator?

• Smart Gregorian-Lunar Conversion: Supports entering a Lunar death date to calculate the Lunar date for the following years, avoiding manual conversion errors.
• Covers Important Traditional Milestones: Focuses on calculating the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 20th anniversaries, which are crucial in traditional memorial culture.
• Dual-Calendar Display: Outputs both Gregorian and Lunar dates simultaneously for easy reference and planning.

How to Use

1. Select the date type (Gregorian/Lunar).
2. Enter the exact date of passing.
3. Get an automatically generated table of anniversary memorial dates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How are Lunar death anniversaries calculated?
They are calculated directly based on the same Lunar month and day in subsequent years. For example, if the date of passing is the 2nd day of the 2nd Lunar month, the 1st anniversary will be the 2nd day of the 2nd Lunar month the following year.

Why does it only calculate specific anniversaries?
The 1st anniversary (Xiaoxiang) and 3rd anniversary (Daxiang) hold special significance in Chinese memorial culture. This tool focuses on these core milestones to meet the needs of most users.

Important Notes

Please double-check the accuracy of the entered date of passing. Customs regarding the handling of Lunar leap months vary by region and may affect the results. For major memorial ceremonies, we recommend consulting with family elders to confirm the dates. The calculation results are for reference only and should not be used as a substitute for official documents.

Technical Notes & Usage Suggestions

If the date of passing falls in a Lunar leap month, some regions calculate the anniversary based on the same regular month the following year (e.g., a leap 5th month becomes a regular 5th month the next year). We recommend prioritizing Lunar input to avoid Gregorian conversion errors. For example: If you enter the 8th day of the 12th Lunar month in 2020 as the date of passing, the 3rd-anniversary result will display the 8th day of the 12th Lunar month in 2023 along with its corresponding Gregorian date.