The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ITALIAN CUSTOM

THE CLOCK IN THE ROOM WHERE THE PERSON IS LAYED OUT
(NOWADAYS IN A FUNERAL PARLOR) IS WREATHED AND STOPPED
AT THE HOUR THE PERSON DIED. THIS IS STILL LEFT
OVER FROM THE TIME WHEN ALL CLOCKS AND WATCHES WERE
STOPPED WHEN SOMEONE DIED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-26-1969