Angels in the Cemetery
Hierarchy of Angels Angels are considered spiritual beings that guide and protect mankind, while interceding for him in heaven and acting as the messengers of God. There are nine levels…
Religious Symbols in the Cemetery
It seems appropriate, with this upcoming religious holiday weekend, to take a closer look at what religious symbols can be found in the cemetery. Here are several of them, listed…
Ancestors’ Day
Today is Ancestors Day in many Asian countries, a day to remember and honor the departed. It is also known as Tomb Sweeping Day or Qing Ming, which means pure…
Women’s History in the Cemetery
March is Women’s History Month; time to explore how women in the cemetery are remembered. Celebrating Women's Day It was 100 years ago this month, on March 8, that the…
Exploring Funeral Home Record, Obits and Memorial Cards
Funeral home record example from Rootsweb/Ancestry.com Funeral home records, also known as mortuary records, are yet another overlooked resource for the genealogy researcher. These records contain the same basic information…
A Sexton Speaks – An Interview with Dan Wilson, Vincennes City Cemeteries
(Again, apologies for the delay in this post. I have been trying to get an audio interview on this blog for over 36 hours and I still cannot get Blogger…