If the deceased was an important member of the community , like a chief or a shaman for example , at the memorial potlatch his successor would be chosen .
Members of the deceased 's family were allowed to stop mourning .
If the deceased was an important member of the community , like a chief or a shaman for example , at the memorial potlatch deceased 's successor would be chosen .
Members of the deceased 's family were allowed to stop mourning .