Mausoleums, Crypts, and Tombs (Oh My!)
Mausoleum Mausoleums, crypt and tombs. So what is the difference between the three? A mausoleum is an independent aboveground structure built to hold the remains of a person or persons. …
Divining the Dead
18th Century Dowser Regardless of what you call it, divining, witching, dowsing, or Rhabdomancy - there is now quite an interest in this ancient art.Grave dowsing has caught the attention…
Funeral Transports through History
Funeral Procession on Foot Over the centuries, numerous systems have been used to transport the dead to their final resting places. In ancient times, a procession of mourners would bear the…
Cemeteries Worth the Visit: Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky Lexington Cemetery, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is the second largest cemetery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is a private, non-profit cemetery, comprised of 170 acres with over 64,000…
Friendship Day in the Cemetery
Joyce Hall Friendship Day is celebrated on August 7th of this year. Yes, there is actually a day to remember and honor your friends! In fact, Friendship Day began in 1919…