Literal Meaning

A Death Announcement for a Lazy person is a good excuse not to cultivate

Implied Meaning

A Circumstance that prevents someone from doing their work is cheered by a Lazy person as an excuse not for not working as opposed to a hard working person who will see to it that the impediment is circumvented so that they can proceed with work

Origin

When a close or good person dies, cultivation is put on a hold so that time is reserved for burial