The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Choose a Page:Illness and Death*Funeral Procession*WombToolsMedicine CupsTombstoneTomb Funeral Procession A funeral took place the third day after a death. The procession was followed by wailing mourners.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Illness and Death