For some being a professional mourner is a highly desired career. According to “The New York Times”, this ancient practice has been around since as early as 1877. It’s exactly what it sounds like: women and men get paid in exchange for their tears and vocal weeping. The main goal being to create a more mournful experience, and to often make the deceased seem more popular. According to “bbc.com” this is done by using long and drawn out sounds, somewhere between singing and crying. Professional mourners rehearse, usually in the morning, and are briefed on the life of the deceased so they can move about and talk among friends and relatives.