Wealth And Status In Rome Flashcards
Was wealth and status important in rome ?
Yes
How would wealthy families treat their dead ?
They would invest heavily into their funerals and the vast majority of our evidence of Roman Burials comes from the richer members of society
What was the main option for less wealthy families ?
Funeral clubs
Who could attend a funeral club ?
Anyone alsong as they could pay the monthly free to join
How did the club work ?
They would meat for meals and gatherings aswell as giving members an opportunity for social connections
Who would make funerary clubs ?
Workers of the same trade would set up their own club such as the bakers guild or blacksmiths guild however they where only open to craftsmen
Upon the death of one of its members what would a funerary club do ?
Pay for a funeral and provide mourners to ensure the deceased was not forgotten
In larger clubs members may be buried in a club tomb or burial ground
