The time to commemorate the anniversary of the death of the elderly varies from region to region and family customs. In some areas, people think it is more appropriate to hold commemorative activities on the day of death, because it can better express the memory of the deceased relatives. However, in some other areas, people may choose to commemorate the event one day in advance or one day later, mainly because they can't commemorate the day of death because of work and life.

From the traditional point of view, this is considered to be the most respectful and pious way to commemorate the anniversary. Because on this day, the souls of the deceased relatives will return to the deceased to reunite with their families, so the family will prepare rich food and sacrifices for the deceased on this day to show filial piety and remembrance. In addition, the commemoration of the anniversary also helps families to remember the past together and enhance their feelings.

However, with the development of society and the change of people's ideas, more and more people begin to accept the practice of advancing or postponing the anniversary. This is because the pace of modern society is fast and people's lives are under great pressure. Sometimes it is difficult to find time to hold a commemoration on the day of death. In this case, early or delayed commemorative activities can give people more time and energy to prepare and participate, so as to better express their memory of their deceased relatives.

In short, the time schedule for commemorating the anniversary of the death of elders varies according to individual and family circumstances. Although the traditional concept holds that it is most appropriate to hold commemorative activities on the day of death, in modern society, it is gradually accepted to hold commemorative activities in advance or later. The key is to truly miss the deceased relatives and feel their existence with heart. That's all that matters.