Funeral wearing a mask

Certainly, even if you think about it from the standpoint of a monk, I think it's a scene where you want to remove your mask if possible.
However, this is the season when influenza is prevalent.
Maybe there is someone with influenza in the monk's family. If that's the case, there is also a possibility that monks will infect everyone.
Also, if the monk has already caught a cold, he may have a runny nose while reciting sutras, so it may be a mask to hide his runny nose.
If there are 2 choices: a monk wearing a mask or a monk with a runny nose, I feel like a mask would be better.

The anguish of anger causes trouble and suffering.
Obsession with the fact that the monk was wearing a mask can lead to anger and cause stress.
So, “well, is there such a thing?” Let's go through with that.

　I offer my condolences.
It made you feel uncomfortable when the monk was wearing a mask and doing sutras at your mother-in-law's funeral. I'm sorry.

There is usually only one monk at one temple, so even if you don't feel well on a day such as a funeral, you have to go there no matter what. There is no replacement monk, and the day of the funeral cannot be replaced.
Drinking tea etc. in the middle of sutras is not normal, so I imagine that the monk would force himself out of a place where he was extremely unwell. You may have contracted an illness that is transmitted by droplets, such as influenza, from where you are wearing a mask.
Monk, I would appreciate it if you could feel that it's going to be tough even though you're not feeling well.

I read it.
Well, as Gan Honorary History Master and Kozenshi said, I think there is still a possibility of a cold or influenza. Certainly, it may be against manners to keep the sutras while wearing a mask. That said, I sometimes wear a mask this season in my daily life. Also for prevention.

Last year I caught the flu and had my funeral extended by about 5 days. The schedule was adjusted for the time being based on the doctor's diagnosis, but since it was still not long since I was healed, I was able to wear a mask for all of the Makura Sutras, vigils, funerals, and cremation ceremonies. At that time, I explained to my relatives, the funeral home, and everyone attending that I would wear a mask to work, and I obtained their consent before doing the work.

Maybe that monk cared about everyone too. If I see you next time and still wear a mask, they'll say, “How are you? They're wearing a mask, so why don't you talk about “I wonder if they have caught a cold etc.”

After talking about it, you might understand the reason and think it's ridiculous that you're not convinced.

I sincerely pray to the Buddha that everyone will make a memorial service for their mother with all their heart.

Reciting sutras while wearing a mask
The voice is so muffled that it's hard to hear,
Breathing is also difficult, so
If possible, I wouldn't want to wear a mask.

However,
Other than Maa-sama, there are probably people who have misunderstood it,
It would have been better if the monk had explained it beforehand.