Continuity mistake: When Tony and Janice are discussing the DNR, there is a piece of black ribbon hanging from Janice's necklace in some shots, which is not there in others.
Continuity mistake: When the nurse brings Livia her ice cream, the apple juice carton on the tray moves between shots. Sometimes it is in front of the tapioca, sometimes beside it.
Answer: I'm not sure which person you're referring to here specifically, but the meaning is someone who makes a habit of constantly going to funeral calling hours (normally 2pm-5pm and 7pm to 9pm) for morbid entertainment or gossip purposes (elderly ladies, for example).
Ryan Grubb