Preserving Historic Black Cemeteries
As the nation reckons with our history of racism and institutionalized discrimination, the stories of Black Americans are being unearthed –sometimes literally – in thousands of historic Black...
Cemeteries
Different Ways Deathcare Honored Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day 2021
Another Memorial Day has come and gone. The holiday and its resulting long weekend have become the unofficial opening day of summer. For veterans and those who respect...
Reimagining the Cemetery as Public Space
From the humble churchyard to glamorous memorial parks with manicured lawns, cemeteries all require one thing: land. As urban real estate becomes an increasingly valuable commodity, many cemeteries...
The Good Cemeterian: On a Mission to Honor Our Heroes
Here in the south, we have a saying that, although grammatically incorrect, is nevertheless accepted and understood. When we speak of someone with a big heart, who does...
Memorable Cemeteries in Every State
Going to cemeteries suck. It’s never for a joyous occasion. They are one of the few places that humans face their mortality, which tends to make a lot...
What Happens When Arlington Cemetery Runs Out of Space?
Over Memorial Day weekend, the Army disclosed that Arlington National Cemetery is running out of room and is beginning to consider placing restrictions on who can be buried...
San Francisco Agreed to Exhume 150,000 Bodies in 1914. Why it Happened is Fascinating.
Just 10 miles south of San Francisco is a small town called Colma which is home to 1,600 living residents and 1.5 million dead ones. Colma’s land is...