Wake
July 6, 2011 by Sherri
Filed under Genealogy Glossary
A “round-the-clock” watch of the deceased’s body until burial. Done to keep the spirit of the departed safe from the devil until they were buried.
July 6, 2011 by Sherri
Filed under Genealogy Glossary
A “round-the-clock” watch of the deceased’s body until burial. Done to keep the spirit of the departed safe from the devil until they were buried.