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Some Chinese funeral attendees are given a red thread, which they tie around their front doorknob to ward off bad luck.

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As we pay tribute to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, we can't forget the famous faces who served in the military.

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Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.

Funny Obituaries

Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.

INSPIRATIONAL LIVES

William "Bill" Covington

One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.

Anne Jennings

First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School

Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen

The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.

Mary Crocker Fassett

An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France

Joyce Brock

Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans

William Ziegler

Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral

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