This painting depicts preparations for the funeral ceremony performed in the everyday genre. In it, a site near the hearth was chosen. The composition of the three characters has its own solution. The cook is busy preparing food. The rest of the assistants are waiting for his order to deliver food to the owners. And their clothes - a hat on their heads and a loin on their belts - indicate the rite. The characters are so skillfully arranged that they are all clearly visible. The left corner of the room was filled with various objects, and a samovar stood out on the right side. An open window, a homemade clay oven, small wooden chairs and other little things - all this is simple, but close to the heart. The work depicts everyday scenes, it brings warmth to the viewer's heart and smiles.