famous graves
-
Frank Morgan’s Legacy at Green-Wood Cemetery

Today’s post is a fun one—an unexpected mix of Hollywood lore, cemetery history, and the quiet, behind‑the‑scenes world of funeral service. It’s the kind of story I love sharing: a reminder that even in the most familiar places, there are always hidden corners, surprising connections, and lives whose legacies continue to ripple outward in ways…
-
The Eppig Mausoleum: A Legacy of Family and Emotion

This morning, I saw that my article, “A December Gathering,” is now the most-read piece on the publishing company’s website. I was surprised at first, but upon reflection, it makes sense. Writing about the Eppig mausoleum at St. John Cemetery was one of those rare times when my work as a funeral director and as…
-
Exploring the Final Resting Places of 10 Retail Legends

There’s a reason why New York City is one of the world’s shopping capitals – so many of America’s best-known shopping destinations got their start there. Stores like Bloomingdale’s, Tiffany’s, and F.A.O. Schwarz are all synonymous with high-end shopping, and the final resting places of their founders can be found in some of the city’s…