Offensive content Filter is ON
JEWISH CUSTOM
AFTER A JEWISH PERSON HAS DIED, NO AUTOPSY MAY BE
PERFORMED. THE BODY MUST NOT BE DRESSED UP FANCY
AND SOMEONE MUST SIT WITH THE BODY TILL BURIAL.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID VIOLATION OF THIS WOULD RUIN
ETERNAL LIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 02-05-1971