The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DURING A FUNERAL, IF THE DEAD PERSON
SUDDENLY OPENS HIS EYES, HE IS
LOOKING OVER WHO CAME TO SEE HIM.
THE EYES HAVE TO BE SOWN TOGETHER
IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REMAIN SHUT.
IF THE DEAD PERSON SUDDENLY AROSE FROM
HIS CASKET HE WANTS TO GET OUT, OR
HIS SPIRIT HAS LEFT HIM. HE NEEDS
TO BE PUSHED BACK DOWN OR ONE WILL
HAVE TO WAIT TILL HE LIES DOWN HIMSELF.

Submitter comment: THESE ARE OLD FUNERAL STORIES THAT
HAVE BEEN TOLD TO JOE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 00001960S