Blog

Graveyards are more than just final resting places. Find out the things you can learn about your ancestry from a cemetery to fill out a family tree and surprising facts!

Eternal tributes to love most deeply. Come with us as we recognize and take a look at the most beautiful mausoleums in the world and what makes them so stunning.

When a family member passes, many of us are bombarded with decisions within the first 24 hours, including decisions regarding the cemetery plot. The last thing anyone needs during mourning is the stress of making hasty decisions. Let us guide you through choosing the best cemetery for your loved one so that you can focus on family and grieving.

The role cemeteries play in our history and lineage is undeniable, and we explore it through five of the most interesting U.S. historical cemeteries. Learn about some of the oldest and most famous historical cemeteries for history lovers to add to their bucket lists and understand the value of pursuing historical information through headstones.

For history buffs and beginners interested in American origins, a trip to Myles Standish Cemetery is one of the best places to be. The oldest maintained cemetery in the U.S. is rife with Pilgrim history and is part of our National Register of Historic Places. We discuss this critical U.S. historical site and why you should visit it.

Though death is one of the most sorrowful subjects, the beauty and artistry of the world's most beautiful memorials remain a testament to enduring love. Art and sculptures that honor those who have passed can be found all around us, but these are the ones that have captured our hearts and empathy for generations.

Have you ever wondered why headstone rubbing is essential for family historians and researchers? We'd love to share with you why this practice can preserve history, from patterns and motifs to finding letters and designs that the eye may miss, and more to be read in this article.

A pet is a treasured part of any family; when they leave us, they leave a paw-sized ache in our hearts. There are many ways to memorialize your pets, and we share some headstones for pets that will help you mourn your little one and pay tribute to the memories they gave you over the years.

Why do we choose headstones, and what was their original purpose? What is the importance of headstones today, and what purpose do they serve? We hope to answer these questions and more within this informative article.

Headstones preserve historical and personal information when one knows where to look. For centuries, art and symbolism have marked headstones to represent an aspect of a person's life, and in this article, we explore the meaning behind common symbols on headstones found on markers through the decades.