The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AT A POLISH FUNERAL, THE HYMN "WITLAG KROLOVO" IS
ALWAYS SUNG INSTEAD OF THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC
"IN PARADISO" AS THE BODY IS BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE
CHURCH. THIS IS A SONG TO MARY. THE PEOPLE PETITION
MARY IN THE SONG TO MEET THE SOUL OF THE DECEASED IN
HEAVEN.
AT THE BURIAL, FLOWER PETALS ARE PLACED ON THE CASKET
BY ALL THE MOURNERS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-15-1971