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IN THE SOUTH, THE PERSON WHO DIED WOULD BE LAID OUT
IN THE HOME AND THE FAMILY WOULD SIT UP ALL NIGHT
WITH THE PERSON LAID OUT.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS DONE AT THE INFORMANT'S FAMILY IN THE
1900S IN THE SOUTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-12-1970