WOULD THE BURNING OF JOSS PAPERS BY OTHERS AFFECT THE LITTLE HOUSES OFFERED TO THE DECEASED?
Caller: In the past, during the Ullambana Festival, I had always offered joss papers to my parents and in-laws. These days, I only offer Little Houses to them, but some people continue to offer joss papers. Would it affect the Little Houses that I offer to the deceased?
Master Jun Hong Lu: It should not affect the Little Houses you offer. But, if you have helped your deceased family members ascend to heaven, burning of joss papers will have a negative impact on them.
Conversely, it will not have too much of an impact if the deceased remains in the underworld. You do your part, while letting them do their part. Do not be bothered by the joss papers burnt by others.
Source: Wenda20111106 11:39, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program