small sweet rice cakes placed at the bedside of the deceased
Part of Japanese funeral customs; placed near the deceased's pillow as an offering. Related to 枕飾り.
See also: 枕飾り
Makura-dango are small rice cakes offered at the bedside of the deceased.
Compound of 枕 (makura, 'pillow') and 団子 (dango, 'rice cake dumpling'), referring to the custom of placing rice cakes near the pillow of the deceased.