customs

[hollytree]

can anyone tell me what lies behind the custom of the mourners throwing earth onto the coffin at a burial?

[bigmamma]

Hello hollytree , we don't do that , we sprinkle holy water over the coffin , I will see if I can shed light on the earth one though:-) x

[bigmamma]

It seems to be to represent the future of the deceased. The earth hinting that the body will decay and become one with the earth . It's an ancient rite known as " Earth laid on a corpse "

[hollytree]

Thank you Bigmamma

[lemmins]

Its to bury them hollytree.

[hollytree]

Thank you Steve5. I find it so nice that people bother to answer a question
Hollytree