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BURIAL CUSTOM

IN THE EVENT OF DEATH, THE POLISH VILLAGERS PLACE DRIED HERBS
(BLESSED ON ASCENSION THURSDAY) UNDERNEATH THE LINEN LINING OF THE
CASKET. THIS SERVES AS A PILLOW UNDER THE DECEASED PERSON'S HEAD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Ascension Day
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Pentecost

Date learned: 02-07-1971

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