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...

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Friday, March 23, 2018

Why Do We Wander Cemeteries?

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I’ve done a lot of interviews since my book The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide came out late last autumn, and the on...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Devoted Pets and the Cemeteries They Inhabit - Part 1

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This past Sunday, May 1 st  marked the beginning of National Pet Week.    As a pet owner and dog-lover, I am always touched by the cemeterie...
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