funeral

Why You Shouldn't Say "May the Earth Fall Softly" - It's a Mistake: A Clergyman's Comment

The priest named two reasons that prohibit the use of the phrase "may the earth lie softly upon you."

Igor Zur religion words and phrases Orthodox Church mistakes People and Events 16 September 2024

What should never be put in a coffin with a deceased person, according to superstitions

According to popular belief, photographs of living people should not be placed in the coffin with the deceased.

Timur Khomichev funeral things signs folk signs People and Events 22 January 2024

Why can't you wear things of the dead? Many people are mistaken

We tell you how to properly dispose of the deceased’s belongings.

Timur Khomichev death funeral People and Events 15 January 2024

What you shouldn't do at a funeral: signs that people try to observe

According to popular belief, while the coffin with the deceased is in the house, you cannot remove the covers from the mirrors.

Timur Khomichev funeral folk signs signs superstition Useful tips 11 January 2024

Is it possible to bury a deceased person with a wedding ring: what do the signs say

According to popular belief, it is forbidden to bury a deceased person with a wedding ring if the second spouse is alive.

Timur Khomichev ring wedding ring funeral folk signs People and Events 10 January 2024

Why do they put a handkerchief in the coffin of the deceased: it turns out there is an explanation

We will tell you why this attribute is needed and where this tradition came from.

Timur Khomichev funeral traditions Useful tips 9 January 2024