Burials

Symbolism fills cemeteries, and the headstones reveal a bit about the people buried there. Knowledge of headstone symbolism can help unlock the stories. One such tradition is leaving coins on...

Choosing a headstone for your loved one is a personal choice; however, most cemeteries have specific guidelines on headstone appearance. Rules and regulations can differ with cemeteries, so...

Deciding what should go on a loved one's headstone is often a very emotional and difficult task. Because the headstone will mark the final resting place of your friend or family member, it is...

Granite is a frequent choice for headstones. It's a beautiful stone, is harder than marble and makes for long lasting headstones. Over time headstones accumulate lichens, moss, bird droppings,...

As you go to visit and decorate graves of loved ones on this Memorial Day you may notice that their headstones need cleaning. If possible, hire a professional to do the job. If not, then follow...

A good place to learn about a community is in the local cemetery. In fact, many people visit cemeteries looking for the graves of their ancestors. The small amount of information written on...