Upon the death of her fiancé, a bride could choose to go through with the wedding, in which the groom was represented by a white cockerel at the ceremony.[1]:29 However, some women were hesitant since this form of ghost marriage required her to participate in the funeral ritual, mourning customs (including strict dress and conduct standards), take a vow of celibacy,[3]:29 and immediately take up residence with his family.[2]:91 A groom had the option of marrying his late fiancée, with no disadvantages, but there have been no records of such weddings.[3]:29