Parting is such sweet sorrow. Here we explore the Flavor Graveyard where good flavors are laid to rest.
The Sweetest Cemetery
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My Quest for Natural Burial Part 1: Advance Directive
I take the first step on my quest towards natural burial by making my end-of-life wishes known in an Advance Directive
Cemetery Critters
Usually, burial grounds are the sole dominion of the dead. In the catacombs beneath Paris, an inscription warns, "Stop! This is the empire of death!” Iron gates and stone walls protect many burial places, allowing entrance during appropriate hours but keeping out the nocturnal wanderers and riff-raff. In ye olden times, some cemeteries were even rigged with booby traps and self-firing... Continue Reading →
Ain’t No Party like a Graveyard Party
While October holds claim to the most cemetery-centric month in the U.S., many cultures around the world hold festivals and feasts in their burial grounds. Take a world tour of graveyard celebrations with me!
Headstones or Headaches?
Does everyone need a gravestone? For thousands of years, a grave marker has represented status and respect for the deceased. But with the rise of cremation, body donation, and natural burial options more consumers are choosing to forgo the stone and look for alternative memorials.
Tech and Tombs
Some cemetery supervisors are stepping up their graveyard game by pairing technology with taphology. Some upgrades link cemetery visitors and residents while other graveside gadgets are DOA. Click here to learn more!
The Grisly History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a holiday often associated with a relaxing long weekend to kick off the warm weather and cookouts of summer. Star-spangled banners announce sales at auto dealers and home improvement stores, and kids get a tantalizing taste of the summer vacation just a few weeks away. But the history leading up to Decoration... Continue Reading →
Unique Burials
Burial traditions offer comfort, but some prefer to let their individuality shine from beyond the grave. Check out these unique burial arrangements!
Cemetery Security
Cemeteries are appealing targets for vandals, thieves, and general hooligans who want to conduct their mischief away from prying eyes. Dead men tell no tales, and so the dearly departed are often victims of crimes from grave robbing to vandalism. This is not a new problem. Medical students in 1770 formed the “Spunker Club” to... Continue Reading →
They Aim to Misbehave: Cemetery Visitors Cause Chaos
Most of the time, when people visit a cemetery they comport themselves with dignity and respect. Even if they are not there to pay their respects at a loved one’s resting place, many people come to cemeteries to admire the art, jog, or enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, cemeteries can also be targets for vandalism and... Continue Reading →
Playing Marbles for Keeps 