Cemetery Statues of Grief
According to the dictionary, grief is “a deep sadness, sharp sorrow, keen distress, or mental anguish, caused especially by someone’s death.” Grieving Woman Put another way, grief is a natural…
Body Snatching – A Ghoulish Profession
"Resurrecting" a Body They went by many names; resurrectionists, sack’em up men, resurrection men, body snatchers – all referring to the men who secretly disinterred bodies from a graveyard in…
Guardians of the Dead
Throughout history it was believed that a cemetery had an appointed guardian; a soul who was left there to protect the cemetery grounds and the departed, not only from visiting…
Discussing Death Over Dinner
There are few subjects we Americans have trouble talking about. We’re pretty cool about sex (except when having ”the talk” with your kid). We’re careful when discussing politics (unless it’s…
Funerals Online – Mourning on Your Monitor
It’s the beginning of a new year. And each year, it seems, we make technical advances that delight, astound, and make the world a smaller place. Kennedy's Funeral on TV…