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October 20, 2024How Nature's Role in Graveyard Ecosystems Benefit Us All
Humans, through necessity, greed, agriculture, and population, are building larger and sprawling cities and towns than ever. As we grow, so too do the needs of those living within the...
Cultural Influences of Cemeteries in Art and Literature
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy." Many of us may instantly recognize this line as part of Hamlet, Act 5, Scene...
Abandoned Graveyards and Unearthing Forgotten Stories through Restoration
You may walk by it from the street to work every day. Or you might spot a shoddy fence protecting an unexpected area in your city or town. The slow...
How to get Started with Graveyard Photography
Cemeteries are far more than the final resting place for those we love. Many traditions and practices revolving around burial and end-of-life are not just for function but to bring...
The Emotional Significance and Healing of Selecting a Burial Urn
Coping with the sense of loss, lost connection, and the missing presence of someone we love deeply is a rugged, emotional terrain fraught with decisions that can feel overwhelming while...
Burial Urns In Ancient Egypt: Symbolism and Theories
When most of us think of ancient Egypt, we often think of mummification and pyramids in tandem. While mummification and burial in coffins is the form of burial most of...
Explore the Heartfelt Artistry Behind Handmade Urns
Burial urns hold a profound significance in commemorating life and the meaningful preservation of a loved one’s ashes. Handcrafted burial urns, in particular, are far more than their apparent functional...
Cremation or Burial: Which One is Right For You or a Loved One?
The choice between burial and cremation when faced with the death of a loved one who has not left instructions can be agonizing, especially during a time of such deep...
Different Death and Memorialization Traditions Worldwide
Regardless of how or where we are born, there is one thing that we as humans all share: everyone eventually passes on. Death is often hidden from view and rarely...