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According to Annie Paul, they wait 2-3 weeks before they have the funeral.
On the 9th night, they have the 9 nights celebration. This is a send-off of the spirit from world to world.
According to Annie Paul, the body is not actually buried until 2-3 weeks later.
On the 9th night, they have a celebration so the spirit can pass from world to world.
Thomas Landy discusses the Guppies and how it may haunt the house it lived in until it is put to rest.
Thomas Landy speaks about the guppies and how they may haunt the house it lived in until it has passed on, or may seek revenge from those who did the guppy wrong.
the 9 nights celebration keeps the guppy from wreaking havoc on the community.
B. Barrel discusses how people from miles and miles away come to sing and dance for the 9 nights celebration.
People sing songs on the 3rd night, the 9th night, and on the 40th day.
They believe the spirit may stick around up to 40 days. On day 40, they leave this world completely.
Thomas Landy mentions that the 9 nights celebration is for all. Streets may be blocked off and lined with candles.
Everybody in the community takes part in this celebration, including those who cannot really financially afford it.
To prevent the spirit from retaliating, the families place personal items in the coffin.
Infants are passed over the coffin 2-3 times.
If the families believe the person was murdered or was killed from witchcraft, they may include a knife or razor. This helps the spirit find justice in the next life.
Gravediggers also sprinkle rum around the grave before they lower the body. this gets rid of any negativity.