In the South, grief comes with a casserole. Before the obituary hits the paper or the flowers are even ordered, someone’s ...

In the South ... something," and if fried chicken hasn't shown up yet, give it a minute — it's coming. This familiar scene is part of a long-standing tradition, where food is often the first ...

Fried chicken on the counter, pound cake by the door — Southern funeral food tells a deeper story about grief and community. Photo credit: Depositphotos. This familiar scene is part of a long ...