How did Sin Eaters communicate with the deceased's family?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Sin Eater
Sin eaters communicated with the deceased's family primarily through rituals and symbolic acts. They would partake in a meal, often bread and ale, at the gravesite, believed to absorb the sins of the deceased. This act was a form of spiritual exchange, providing comfort to the family, as it was thought to ensure the deceased's peaceful afterlife.