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AT GRAVESIDE DURING A FUNERAL, THE MOURNERS TAKE A
HANDFUL OF DIRT AND A FLOWER, AND THROW IT ON THE
COFFIN AFTER IT IS LOWERED INTO THE GRAVE. THIS IS
A POLISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-25-1970