Many funeral ceremonies end with family members, relatives and close friends of the deceased throwing a handful of dirt or soil on the coffin. This is a common practice that can be found across cultures, but what does this signify? eziFunerals is Australia’s #1 Online Funeral Planner · Get Free & No Obligation Funeral Quotes […]
Funeral Traditions: Throwing dirt on the coffin
Funeral Traditions: Why Carry feet first
The origins of the phrase ‘carried out feet first’ highlight another funeral superstition that has very practical origins. The phrase is used to express the idea that someone is so dedicated to something they will only give it up when they are dead, referencing the common practise of transporting the body feet first. There are many […]
