The words "Goreizen (御霊前)," "Gokoryo (御香料)," or "Okoden (御香典)" are written on the front of the envelope which is decorated with black and white or silver mizuhiki (decorative paper twine) tied in a square knot.
包みに、「御霊前」・「御香料」・「御香典」と表書きし、白黒あるいは双銀（銀一色）の結び切りの水引をかける。