Funeral Rites in the Basque Country

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Funeral Rites in the Basque Country

Cultural issues surrounding death as a rite of passage, including death omens, death throes and ritual practices after death.
Shroud in a suit. Amezketa (G), 1959. Source: Antxon Aguirre, Etniker Euskalerria Groups.
On the way to the cemetery, c. 1950. Izurdiaga (N). Source: Carmen Jusué, Etniker Euskalerria Groups.
Coffin bearers. Amezketa (G). Source: Antxon Aguirre, Etniker Euskalerria Groups.