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dress, which covers the body from the neck to the feet, and three
sheets. The first sheet is called the lower garment, and it covers the
entire body from the head to the feet. It is at least two feet wider
than the deceased. The second is a breast wrapper, or bodice,
which covers the breast and thighs. The third is at least two feet
longer and two feet wider than the deceased. A wrapper which will
completely cover the head and face, or a hood without a face
opening is also prescribed.

To begin the shrouding the large sheet is spread, and the lower
garment is placed on top of it. Next, the body is placed in the
sleeveless dress, and the head cover is placed over the head. The
body is then placed on the lower garment, which is wrapped
around with the right side overlapping the left. The breast wrapper
Is wrapped around the body from the breast to the thighs in the
same manner. Finally, the large sheet is folded over the left side of
the body first, and then over the right. After the large sheet has
been folded over the body it is tied at the top of the head, at the
waist and at the bottom of the feet. It is untied only after the body