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POLISH
AS THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY FILES PAST THE CASKET, THEY
ARE TO TOUCH THE RIGHT HAND OF THE CORPSE WITH THEIR
RIGHT HAND. IT IS A MEANS OF SAYING GOODBYE FOR NOW--
A POLISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN