Necrologs

Obituaries. Because people may not have access to the internet or newspapers, necrologs are printed A4 sheets that are pasted by loved ones around the neighbourhood where the departed lived – on lampposts, doors, foyers of apartment blocks and church noticeboards. The necrolog contains a name, details of the funeral, a message, and a photo. The photos are usually of the deceased as they were younger and, because their younger selves were living under Communism, their photos are usually stern, unsmiling, and formal. On first impression (and without knowing the language) you’d be forgiven for thinking that necrologs are wanted posters.