Wednesday November 7, 2012

Today we went to our first Navajo Funeral. Wen Auntie Agnes passed away last Sunday, all family, friendsw and especially clan members (everyone belongs to four clans) meet during the day, evening and every day until the funeral service

Front and Rear Program

Inside of program

. They bring food, donate money for the funeral service and chat with the family.  The service was held at the Page Stake Center and she was buried in the Page City Cementary.  Auntie Agnes was L.D.S for many years.

Road to Agnes

and she had a strong testimony and had been to the temple and took out her endowments.  We were not able to hear her testimony because she only spoke Navajo.  She loved my suckers that I always carry in my purse and would look forward to our business.  It was our pleasure to know this sweet lady.

Tent outside house

If they do not have insurance then the family relies on the people to make the contributions to pay for the funeral.  The burial takes place up to 4 days afrer death.  If there is insurance then the meetings are only two or three days.

Daisy Nockindeh and Genevive Charlie

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