Mourners

The Mourners gather as a collective at Prentice's funeral in the church graveyard. They surround young Martha, forming a silent ring of communal support amid the pine coffin's descent into the crypt. Rooted in the church community, they embody solemn rituals of loss, their presence reinforcing family ties to the deceased and the institution's traditions of mourning. Loyal observers, they witness key moments without intrusion, highlighting dynamics of grief, secrecy, and devotion within ecclesiastical circles.