I think classical Roman culture had similar paid mourners.
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In Spain we used to have the "plañideras", women paid to cry and mourn in funerals.
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In Spain we used to have "plañideras", mourners paid to cry at funerals.pic.twitter.com/CUmjyw5zVE
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#WhosDoingTheDishes ? Dry up#corbyn
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Was it for people who didn't have loved ones and friends ? If so , pretty sad.
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See also, bagpipes.
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Was the pay any good ?
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They still exist, or at least until recently on some parts of the world.
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This needs to be a resurgence
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Seems like a good job, unless it's summertime.
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I find this fascinating. Sounds like a good occupation for a funeral. Like how in egypt they had mute mourners whom would wail as the deceased body was carried to its burial site
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This is sad as hell....I’m muting
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This job should be back.
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Pet shop boys gone goth
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My perfect job.
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