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TO SHOW RESPECT FOR A PERSON THAT JUST DIED, IN OUR
FAMILY, WE WOULD UNPLUG OR STOP ALL THE CLOCKS IN OUR
HOUSE AT THE TIME OF DEATH. THEY WOULD REMAIN
STOPPED UNTIL THE TIME OF BURIAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WALSH COLLEGE
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-27-1970