The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AT THE MASS FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF A DEATH, CALLED
THE CATAFALQUE MASS, THERE IS A COFFIN SET UP WITH
DANDLES ALL AROUND JUST AS IT WAS FOR THE ACTUAL
FUNERAL MASS.

Submitter comment: CUSTOM ALL OVER DETROIT (MICHIGAN). INFORMANT
REMEMBERS IT WHEN HE WAS AN ALTAR BOY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 03-02-1970