The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IF SOMEONE DIES IN THE FAMILY, STOP ALL THE CLOCKS IN
THE HOUSE UNTIL AFTER THE FUNERAL. THIS WILL PREVENT
THE DEAD PERSON FROM RETURNING AT THE TIME OF HIS
DEATH ON THE FOLLOWING NIGHT.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAID THAT HER MOTHER TOLD HER THE ABOVE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Date learned: 02-18-1971