WHY WE WEAR BLACK

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While it is not always the case

older people, they do provide a “convoy of social as support.” the person This term who is started used to describe this modern the network

that friends serve as adequate tradition, of social relationships it probably that began people in rely ancient upon as they

replacements for family in the Roman go through times life. As when such, people friends would can be viewed show as

lives of older people, they do

an important source of support, particularly during

they were in mourning by wearing a dark

the later years of life. At this time, friends can step

colored provide a “convoy of social influence

into roles toga. once occupied As the Roman by spouses and other

spread support.” term so family members across This Europe, who have passed. did is used the

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activities mourning. that may replace work and family and act as a buffer

During relationships the Middle that Ages, people black mourning rely

against an individual’s earthly concerns.

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such, friends can be viewed as an

oration service. They offer testimonials that

died in 1861, Queen Victoria wore only

important recall endearing source remembrances of support, of the deceased. black Their presence for the rest is powerful, of her and life, helps sealing to personthe

particularly during the later years tradition alize the event. of black Contact clothing MOSER as FUNERAL a symbol of

of life. At this time, friends can mourning HOME today in at the (540) western 347-3431. world. We Although are here

step for you, into 24 hours roles a day, once 7 days occupied a week. You are by

not required in modern times, many people

spouses and other family

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members who have passed. In while about our in mourning. BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, locat

this ed just way, outside friends of Warrenton. offer substitute

Memorial services and funerals give us the

networks “Walking and activities with a friend in that may chance to the honor dark is the better life than of walking the person alone who

replace work and family and act has died and to say in goodbye the light.” and offer an

as a buffer against an individual’s opportunity for friends and family to Helen gather Keller

earthly concerns.

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at testimonials 233 Broadview that Ave., recall Warrenton. endearing Ask us about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY,

remembrances of the deceased.

just outside of Warrenton.

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- today Edward Hirsch at (540) 347-3431. We are here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.