A Grave Interest

I am a Tombstone Tourist: someone who loves to wander cemeteries. I find it akin to visiting a museum: an opportunity to enjoy rarely seen sculpture, intricate carvings, and amazing architecture, all in a tranquil outdoor setting. This blog is about cemetery culture, art, history, issues of death, and genealogy - subjects of current relevance. I usually find something that intrigues me and makes me want to dig deeper. Care to join me? Read on...

Showing posts with label Christian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian. Show all posts
Friday, May 13, 2011

Burial Customs of Different World religions

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We have been burying our dead for over 200-thousand years.   But why do we mainly choose interment?   There are several reasons given for th...
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Friday, April 22, 2011

The Different Types of Crosses in the Cemetery

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With this being Good Friday for the Christian religion, I thought a brief look at crosses in the cemetery might be of interest. A cross is...
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