cemetery tour
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Green-Wood Cemetery’s Most Popular Tour Guide
My profile of Marge Raymond, Green-Wood Cemetery’s tour guide extraordinaire, is in the April issue of American Cemetery & Cremation magazine. Marge been giving tours at Green-Wood Cemetery for almost two decades and is a favorite of visitors. But that’s not all: she’s also a singer, who has sung with some famous recording artists. In…
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My Favorite Cemetery Travel Books
Autumn. A time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, apple cider – and exploring cemeteries. There’s an energizing crispness in the air, and the cooler temperatures are perfect for long walks. In fact, taphophiles (cemetery enthusiasts) will tell you that the fall, with its cornucopia of vibrant colors, is prime time to rediscover (or discover for the first…
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Lessons You Can Learn From a Tour In Your Local Cemetery
If you’re looking to explore your roots, or just want to soak up some regional history, look no further than your local cemetery. On most mornings, that is exactly where I go, because I am a funeral director. But I often head there on my off-time, too. Working as a funeral director has piqued my…