《明史·志·卷四十八》
功勋外戚、文武大臣奏请葬祭封赠谧号，必须发文给有关部门，考察品行才能，附以公论，拟定意见上奏。
勋戚、文武大臣请葬祭赠谥，必移所司，核行能，傅公论，定议以闻。
When meritorious maternal relatives or civil and military officials request that funeral offerings be made and a temple name bestowed, they must send an official document to the relevant departments, which will investigate their conduct and talents, attach public opinion, and draft a proposal for submission to the emperor.