How did our ancestors deal with dying, death, and grief? Join the Black Widow on an entertaining journey back in time to the 19th century and discover long-forgotten customs, mysterious rituals, and the superstitions of days gone by.
Let the Black Widow whisk you away to the 19th century and learn more about the customs, traditions, and superstitions of our ancestors surrounding the topics of dying, death, and mourning.
Why was it forbidden to call a dying person by name? What does a dove have to do with death? Who were the so-called “corpse mourners,” and what does the term “death wreaths” mean? And why were the deceased sometimes bound or had peas placed in their coffins?
This special guided tour of the Barth Cemetery explores long-forgotten rituals, unusual beliefs, and fascinating traditions from times gone by. The Black Widow answers these and many other questions, enriching her stories with compelling firsthand accounts.
Look forward to an extraordinary and entertaining journey through time into the funeral culture of the 19th century.
Location: Barth Cemetery, Sundische Straße
Start: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: At the Vineta Community Center and online at anka-kretschmer.de
