It may be strange, but I actually enjoy visiting cemeteries. It’s true that they can be sad or even spooky places. But, there’s something pretty special about people having the opportunity to live on after death. Whether we like it or not, death is inevitable. When a loved one dies, it is difficult of course for the family members and friends who loved them, and I can empathize with that sadness. But in a cemetary, we can visit with our loved ones, spend time with the memories of them, and even talk to them. It’s a physical place where we can maintain a connection.
Aside from visiting just loved ones in cemeteries, they can be fascinating places. I may not know anything about the people buried there, but I can walk through history and get a feel for what their lives must have been like. You can learn a lot from headstones. Sometimes they are simple, just a name and a date. But, many headstones tell us something about the person, and ones like these can nearly tell an entire life story.
This tractor trailer headstone marks the grave of Terry Theadore “Double T” Hagy, a body shop owner and much-loved member of his community.
James R. Bechtold was a “Three Stooges” fan with a sense of humor, even after death.
A beautiful birdbath symbolizes peace and a connection with nature.
This rustic log cabin provides a reminder of a warm, cozy home, even after death.
A Coca-Cola bottle gravestone reminds every who passes by that Catherine Ann Taylor “Was the real thing”.
This resident was obviously a Scrabble fan.
This grave’s owner clearly enjoyed a comfortable chair and good book.
Anna Clare Bootle must have had a strong connection with a special pet.
This person wanted his truck nearby, even after he passed away.
This gravestone was constructed as a tribute to a young pianist named Harry Thornton. He was known for cheering the troops during WWI with his music.
This gravestone’s owner found a unique way to live “Happily Ever After”.
This detailed gravestone depicts a peaceful scene and is surrounded by greenery.
A beautiful grave marker located in a New England cemetery.
“The Boy In The Boat” is encased in glass and looks pristine after more than 150 years.
A lighthouse to guide the soul home, even in stormy waters.
Source: LittleThings
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