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“All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak” by Caleb Wilde:
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A meaningful memorial favor for guests to wear during a service
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Tag Archives: Gypsy Burial Traditions
Fearing the Return of the Dead in Romani Burial Traditions
Romani funeral traditions are heavily influenced by beliefs in the supernatural
Romani funeral traditions are characterized by abundance. Enormous, full of relatives, public mourning and solemn ritual, their burial rites amount to a massive procession taken very seriously by everyone involved. Their zeal may arise from a widespread belief in the … Continue reading