A Grave Interest Shares the Stage with a Spirited Brand

Although my writing has been sporadic over the past couple of years, my heart remains firmly rooted in cemeteries. I still love writing cemetery books, speaking about historic burial grounds whenever I can, and taking more photos than I could ever possibly organize.

To catch you up, I'm embarking on an exciting new adventure. In 2027, I'll launch Spirited Women Brands, a spirits company dedicated to celebrating the stories of remarkable women throughout history. It promises to be a thrilling, challenging, and unforgettable journey.

While cemeteries may seem a world apart from premium spirits, both are rooted in storytelling, history, legacy, and the fascinating people who came before us. Those themes will remain close to my heart and woven into the spirit of the brand.

Our inaugural Aviatrix series celebrates Bessie Coleman, who overcame barriers to become the first African American and Native American woman licensed to fly. Her fearless pursuit of flight inspired generations and secured her place among aviation's greatest pioneers. 

I invite you to follow along at SpiritedWomenBrands.com for company updates, spirits news, and a glimpse into how my lifelong passion for cemeteries and history continues to inspire this new venture.

Thanks so much for your interest!

Joy Neighbors

 

Some cemeteries are being rediscovered decades after "disappearing," especially smaller cemeteries that involved vulnerable communities. It was not unheard of for officials and developers to choose to ignore or conceal cemetery information in order to make a sale for developing prime land.Here are just a few places that happened. https://agraveinterest.com/blog/

 

  

 

Celestial angels abound in the cemetery, but what is their purpose? https://agraveinterest.com/blog/

 There was a place in the Midwest known as "Coffin City" in City that was home to all things funeral-related, from the 1850s to  the mid-1900s. Do you know where it was?  Read on....

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 Fifteen years! It's amazing to realize that A Grave Interest has been published for a decade and a half. Join me as we take a look back, and where the future is heading. 

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Today, we take a look at the turbulent life of horror author, Edgar Allan Poe. https://agraveinterest.com/blog/

Silencing Valor in U.S. Military Cemeteries

Today, we take a look at attempts to "change history" in our military burial grounds. https://agraveinterest.com/blog/