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IN THE EVENT OF DEATH, THE POLISH VILLAGERS PLACE
DRIED HERBS (BLESSED ON ASCENSION THURSAY) UNDERNEATH
THE LINEN LINING OF THE CASKET. THIS SERVES AS A
PILLOW UNDER THE DECEASED PERSON'S HEAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 02-07-1971