Ledger, Box and Table-type Grave Markers
Ledger Stones Ledger Stone in the Cathedral in Barcelona Ledger stones have been used for centuries to mark graves. Many times the stone was laid in the floor of the…
13 Grave Markers With Descriptions
It is amazing, the different shapes and styles of cemetery stones you can find in the graveyard. Here is a list of some of the most common, and some of…
The Stone Markers of the Cemetery
Stonecutter in Stone Stonecutting, or stonemasonry, has existed for thousands of years. From cathedrals and cities to monuments and gravestones, carvers have worked to shape something of beauty from the…
Those Amazing Tree Stones
If you’ve been a taphophile for a while, you have probably developed a special fondness for certain gravestones, those that just seem to draw you to them. My current favorites…
Woodmen of the World and the Tree Stone Grave Markers
If you visit cemeteries often, you’ve probably noticed the tree stone monuments, especially in the West, Midwest and South. As mentioned last Tuesday, two organizations are given credit for their proliferation, Modern…
Modern Woodmen of America
Tree Stone Grave Marker If you've spent much time wandering cemeteries, you’ve come across those realistic, but sometimes ornate, tree stone grave markers. While intriguing, there are always questions concerning them: How…