Jazz Funeral in New Orleans: Monday YouTube Fix
Andrew Hitz
The traditional New Orleans jazz funeral is a beautiful way to celebrate the life of someone who has passed away, rather than mourning their death. To see one is an incredibly powerful experience and this video captures it perfectly.
This funeral was in honor of tuba player Kerwin James who passed away in 2007. It is hard not to tear up watching this celebration of life. My favorite part is when they lower the casket and rock it back and forth so he can "dance one last time."
I hope traditions like this one never die. God bless New Orleans.