The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THE ASHES OF RELATIVES ARE GENERALLY STORED IN A LITTLE
BOX AND KEPT SOMEWHERE IN THE HOME OF THE KIN. GOOD
VIRTUES OF THE DECEASED ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE LIVING.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT TOLD THIS TO SEVERAL OF US AT LUNCH ONE DAY,
AFTER RETURNING FROM A VACATION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; UPON RETURN FROM A TRIP TO HAWAII

Date learned: NOT GIVEN