1264. If a grave is left open over night without the corpse, another death in the family will soon follow.
Virginia.
1265. It is bad to disturb an old grave, as by putting up a tombstone; you will thus herald a death.
Chestertown, Md.
1266. Many will not go through a graveyard on the way to call on friends, for fear of bringing death into the house.
Massachusetts.
1267. The clothes of the dead wear out quickly.
Westport, Mass.
1268. “The clothes of the dead never wear long” when used by the living.
New York.