Attending a Funeral
Today, I went to a cemetery - for the usual reason people go– bidding farewell to someone. It has been years since I’ve actually been to one without a camera,…
Louis Sullivan – America’s Modern Architect
American Skyscrapers Louis Sullivan Known as the “Father of the Skyscraper”, Louis Sullivan was one of the most influential architects in modern history. His designs were considered some of the…
A Look at Columbariums
Outside Columbarium Similar to a mausoleum, a private or public structure that holds coffins, a columbarium is a structure that has niches or vaults to hold urns that contain cremains…
Cemetery Angels at Easter
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ /* Style Definitions */ @ --> Angels abound in the cemetery. They have been described since ancient times as the guardians, guides, and intercedents for…
Using the Internet to Identify the Dead
Cook County Medical Examiner's <!-- /* Font Definitions */ /* Style Definitions */ @ Two weeks ago the Cook County Illinois Medical Examiner’s Office made a bold move. The office…
Embalming World Leaders, Long-Term
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ /* Style Definitions */ a: a: @ --> Embalming is the act of preserving a body for a short period of time so that the…