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A Journey Through the Historic Origins of Headstones
Early Headstone Traditions Marking graves Dedicating memorials Recording historical events The use of stone markers began shortly after the global Flood (around 2350 BC), as families dispersed from Babel developed...

Preparing a Gravesite for Bad Weather
Weather can be unpredictable, and extreme conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and high winds can cause significant damage to outdoor spaces—including cemeteries. While we often think about storm preparedness...

Is it cheaper to buy a headstone online?
When faced with the emotional task of selecting a headstone for a loved one, cost is often a significant consideration. With the emergence of established online memorial retailers like Legacy...

Funeral Wakes: Its History and Common Practices
A Wake service has been a significant part of funeral history. It has provided a means for loved ones to pay their respects, bid farewell, and celebrate the deceased's life....

How to Understand Dying With Dignity
The aspects of dying with dignity and physically assisted death remain an emotional, controversial subject. Understanding why someone would choose physician-assisted death can be incredibly difficult for loved ones and...

Critical First Steps of Planning for Incapacity
There is a great deal of information online about planning for end-of-life or incapacity and a few misperceptions about whether or not you need it. Most of us may mistakenly...

National Cemeteries and Their Significance: Honoring History and Veterans
The first national cemeteries began at the start of the Civil War, during the early 1860s, to bury and honor the United States soldiers who fell in battle. By 1862,...

What is the Best Material for Making a Cemetery Headstone?
When it comes to memorializing a loved one, one of the most enduring choices is a headstone, but what is the best material for making Memorial Headstones?

When to Seek Help: Recognizing Complicated Grief
When we are in mourning, it can feel as if we cannot catch our breath, almost drowning in our emotions. And while that is a natural way to feel, wobbling...