If two funerals meet at the same churchyard, the last corpse that enters will have to supply the dead with water till the next corpse arrives.
Never take a child in your arms after being at a wake where a corpse was laid out unless you first dip your hands in holy water.
The moment the soul leaves the body the evil spirits try to seize it, but the guardian angel fights against them, and those around must pray earnestly that the angel may conquer. After death the body must not be disturbed, nor should the funeral chant be raised for one hour.
There are many superstitions prevalent in the Western Islands which are implicitly believed and acted on. Fishermen when going to sea must always enter the boat by the right side, no matter how inconvenient.
A coal of fire thrown after the fisherman brings him good fortune.