As Chinese officials continue to push for the Sinicization of religion, the official "Two organizations of Christianity/Lianghui" (The National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and The China Christian Council) of Henan Province is attempting to sinicize Christian wedding and funeral rites. Concerns have been raised that this effort aims to limit current liturgical elements of Christianity while incorporating Chinese folklore or superstitious elements, or even political components.

A report from China Christian Daily titled "Henan Explores Sinicization of Christian Weddings and Funerals" stated that the "Two organizations of Christianity" in Henan Province held a symposium at the Research Office of Sinicization of Christianity on May 22-23, 2024, in Xuchang, Henan Province. Close to 30 members participated in discussions during this symposium.

The report indicated that participants analyzed "the adaptability and innovation of the doctrine of God as reflected in weddings and funerals within traditional Chinese culture," exploring how Christian ceremonies could be integrated with traditional Chinese customs. Successful cases at the grassroots level were promoted for broader development, and strategies for current sinicization efforts were discussed.

A typical church funeral service for a bereaved Christian family generally includes congregational singing, prayers, scripture readings, testimonies, song dedications by both choir and family members, a brief biography of the deceased, a farewell ceremony, and the Lord's Prayer. Mourners wear cloth or paper strips with crosses; wreaths bear inscriptions such as “Rest in Paradise” or “Gloriously enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.” Christians do not engage in worshiping or bowing to photographs or bodies nor burn incense during these services.

Christian wedding programs typically include candle lighting, prayers, scripture reading, wedding letters, declaration of intent, blessings, vows exchange rings. Additionally, Chinese Christians incorporate traditional elements like wedding candies and red envelopes but exclude superstitions.

Families integrating general folk customs into their ceremonies are acceptable if devoid of superstitious elements. However under current policies promoting Sinicization might signify de-Christianizing these ceremonies by absorbing more folklore or superstition which raises concerns about religious freedom suppression.

In October 2020 incidents involving interruptions by local police occurred during funeral processions: In Xinye County local police arrested church members carrying crosses; In Anyang City government officials threatened arrests leading no one attending planned procession; In Ezhou City authorities dispersed hymn-singing mourners around coffin suppressing religious practices reflecting communism’s influence over religious activities including weddings/funerals offending believers’ conscience limiting freedoms systematically promoting transformation towards communism.