cemeteries matter
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Serendipitous Finds in a Cemetery: Unearthing Unexpected Stories
I take walks though the cemetery all year long. Depending on the weather, a cemetery walk can sometimes be eerie and solemn, with silence, weathered tombstones, and historical weight creating a mysterious atmosphere. But despite the somber surroundings, sometimes unexpected stories emerge from beneath the gravestones. Cemeteries serve not only as resting places for the…
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The Myth of Running Out of Cemetery Space
One of the prevailing myths is that we, as a country, are running out of cemetery space. While some of the cemeteries that were established in the 19th century may be short of space (although there are still graves available), that is definitely not the case on Long Island. I was happy to be able…
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Love Stories in Stone: Five Couples, Five Cemeteries
Love stories are not confined to novels or cinema; many of the most enduring are written quietly into the landscapes of our cemeteries. For the February issue of American Cemetery & Cremation magazine, I turned to five couples whose devotion did not end at death but instead reshaped the spaces where they rest. Their monuments—some…