Mentioning the names of a dead person was taboo. The Coast Salish traditionally lived in bighouses, which were large rectangular communal houses of cedar planks, adorned with carved and jointed totem posts.
In Coast Salish culture, it was considered impolite to mention the names of deceased individuals during conversations. Their traditional dwellings were large, rectangular structures made of cedar planks, featuring intricate carvings and jointed totem poles that held significant cultural value.