The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IN THE COUNTRY THERE ARE NO FUNERAL HOMES, SO THE DEAD
ARE SHOWN IN THE HOME. A COW OR PIG IS KILLED AND
ROASTED AND EVERYBODY THAT COMES TO SEE THE DEAD IS FED.
THE FEEDING IS CONTINUED FOR AS MANY DAYS AS THE DEAD
IS SHOWN. THE RICH ARE BURIED ABOVE THE GROUND IN
LARGE CEMENT COFFINS. EVERYBODY WALKS TO THE
CEMETERY, NO ONE RIDES IN CARS. AT THE END OF THE
PROCESSION IS A BAND WHICH PLAYS MOURNFUL MUSIC AND SAD
SONGS TO INDUCE SORROW IN THE MOURNERS.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Date learned: 12-04-1965