Funerals
by Diana Flores and Isabel Sandigo
Quote One
"The food is supposed to be bland, for it is not meant to be enjoyed. But that has changed now; when the food is served, someone remarks it is tasty and asks for seconds.''
-Diana
Quote Two
''It makes sense to be done with the heavy work of covering the grave before the sun reaches its zenith.''
-Diana
Quote Three
''I want to remember him happy and smiling. I understand, for that is the memory i want to keep.''
-Isabel
Quote Four
''They insist that closure comes from seeing a person dead in a coffin.''
-Isabel
Quote Five
''There is something about walking on someone's grave, like you might wake them from their rest.''
-Isabel
Quote Six
''We wash our hands before entering the yard. I think its to say: it is done. I had nothing to do with the death of this person.''
-Diana
-Diana
Quote Seven
''We have left the person at that place. Never more will he return.''
-Isabel
Quote Eight
''Life goes on.''
-Diana
-Diana