1. Ghi Hwan ("returning to joy"). The farewell greetings that the immediate family, trinity members, and close friends share with the elevated spirit.
   
   
2. Seung Hwa ("ascension and harmony" or "joyful ascension"). The service held for the elevated spirit by family and friends. Similar to a memorial service.
   
   
3. Won Jeon ("returning home to the palace"). The ceremony at the burial site.

These three phases of the Seung Hwa take place over the course of 3 or 5 or 7 days (an odd number of days). Day 1 is the day of death.

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