Church volunteers armed with deviled eggs and Jell-O maintain tradition of preparing funeral meals.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

“We love comforting people, and we do it with food.” Church volunteers armed with deviled eggs and Jell-O try to maintain tradition of preparing funeral meals.

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[Laffy Kat]

1. Best spread in the world is a grieving family's home Down South. nt

[Bayard]

2. True, that...

Casseroles are a biggie.

[friendly_iconoclast]

3. AKA "dead spread"!

[LNM]

4. I love "funeral" sandwiches!

Dollar rolls with sliced turkey or ham, a little mayo and mustard and some crap cheese. YUM!!

I've been to funerals with fancy catered dishes but the best food is made by the "Church Ladies". I even like the homemade bars and I don't like sweets.

[OriginalGeek]

5. The only thing I miss about church

is pot luck suppers. Didn't matter if it was a funeral or just the regular after Sunday sermon dinner - church ladies went all out.

[whistler162]

6. Jell-O mold deviled eggs.... yum

[yellowdogintexas]

7. Suggested reading material:

"Being Dead Is No Excuse", a wonderfully funny and sweet description of funeral traditions in Southern towns. Includes recipes.

Trivia learned when reading this book: Sweet Tea is the House Wine of the South

Pimento Cheese is the pate of the South.

[nolabear]

8. Thanks! You're quoting my people. I'll go look for it!

[smirkymonkey]

9. What's the deal with the mayonnaise in everything?

Are they trying to make sure that the funerals keep coming steadily or something?