The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN A MEMBER OF THE INFORMANT'S FAMILY DIES, THE ROSES
THAT ARE SENT BY THE SPOUSE OR CLOSEST RELATIVE OF
THE DECEASED, ARE DRIED AND MADE INTO ROSARY BEADS.
THIS IS DONE BY SISTERS AT A CONVENT IN EAST CHICAGO,
INDIANA. THE ROSARY IS GIVEN TO THE SPOUSE OR RELATIVE
IN REMEMBRANCE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-02-1969