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Personal and religious items
- Many Travellers are likely to have a number of religious and personal items with them. These may include images of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ, images of saints, medals, holy water, oils and ointments. Due to the rich religious and folk healing heritage in the community these items need to be treated with respect, as do the beliefs surrounding these items. It is best to check with family before removing any item from a body.
- Any personal jewellery should be given to family following a death.
Use of religious symbols
As most Travellers are Roman Catholic, icons such as the crucifix, cross, images of saints and candles are appropriate in the mortuary area.
