
Why Are Legs Covered in a Casket? Understanding Funeral Practices and Dignity
Why Are Legs Covered in a Casket? Understanding Funeral Practices and Dignity Funerals are deeply personal and culturally significant events, steeped in tradition and designed to provide comfort and closure to the bereaved. Many of the practices we observe, while seemingly straightforward, have evolved over time and carry profound meaning. One common practice at open-casket viewings is covering the deceased’s legs. While it might seem like a simple aesthetic choice, […]