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Diane used to work as a professional mourner. 😢

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Diane used to work as a professional mourner. 😢

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Professional mourning

Professional mourning or paid mourning is an occupation that originates from Egyptian, Chinese, Mediterranean and Near Eastern cultures. Professional mourners, also called moirologists, are compensated to lament or deliver a eulogy and help comfort and entertain the grieving family. Mentioned in the Bible and other religious texts, the occupation is widely invoked and explored in literature, from the Ugaritic epics of early centuries BC to modern poetry.[citation needed] Held in high esteem in some cultures and times, the practice was vilified in others, such as the Chinese Cultural Revolution. . Female professional mourners also, called Rudaali, were common in many parts of India, especially in the Western Indian state of Rajasthan

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