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Makaria: A Greek Orthodox Tradition with Ancient Roots
Explore the history and evolution of this unique repast tradition.
Within the strict formalities of a typical Greek Orthodox funeral, a tradition provides families with the opportunity to unwind. Makaria, an enduring Greek Orthodox funeral tradition, brings families and friends together to celebrate, share stories, and mourn their loved one … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Renting a Food Truck for a Funeral
Breaking bread at a funeral can soothe grief
Our Tip of the Month They say ice cream makes everything better, which is why having an ice cream food truck at a funeral is a fun and spirit-lifting idea. Toasted cones and sundaes, layered with toppings, is a sweet … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort food, Easing grief, Food trucks, Funeral buffet, funeral food, Ice cream food truck, Memorial ideas
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New Laws Loosen Restrictions on Food and Drinks Served in Funeral Homes
Lawmakers pass measures allowing families to eat during memorial services
For decades, it was illegal for funeral homes in most states to serve food of any kind on the property, even if families requested this service. At the time, lawmakers were concerned about the spread of food-borne illness, believing that … Continue reading
Death Warmed Over: Funeral Food, Rituals, and Customs from Around the World by Lisa Rogak
One woman’s idea for a cookbook is more like a glimpse into the customs that various cultures partake in surrounding food during funerals
One evening, as I was trying to research the Internet for a topic for my Cultural Perspectives article, I stumbled upon a book called Death Warmed Over: Funeral Food, Rituals, and Customs from Around the World. The concept intrigued me … Continue reading
The Traditional Funeral Food Superstitions and Customs of France’s Brittany Region
An exploration into the various traditional superstitions and customs surrounding funeral food for the Bretons in France
The Breton people from the Brittany region in northwestern France possess many fascinating traditional superstitions and customs when it comes to food and its significance with deaths and funerals. Brittany’s beliefs about death can be traced back to their Celtic … Continue reading
