Breaking Glass at wake?
It's driving me crazy.
What is the significance of the breaking glass, followed by applause at the wake for the dog?
I have only been able to find this online about funeral customs at the Philippines
»While the casket is being taken outside the house for the funeral procession to Church, a drinking glass is thrown to the floor to break it. Something about the spirit not lingering.»
http://www.pbs.org/pov/homegoings/funeral-traditions.php#.VODk9vnF-J0