Honoring our veterans by placing a flag or wreath at their headstones is a time-honored tradition. It shows our appreciation to them for their sacrifice. But as cemeteries grow larger, it becomes more and more difficult to find the headstones of veterans without a little bit of help. Luckily, for the Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton, ND from […]
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Natchez historian to be honored for cemetery work
Most days, people take for granted the existence of their local cemetery. The reluctance to acknowledge them stems mostly from how the discussion of death and the passing of loved ones is uncomfortable for most people and this has led to a number of cemeteries succumbing to time and disrepair. The Watkins Street Cemetery in Natchez, […]
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Green Cemeteries: On the Rise and Using Technology
With many people striving to make environmentally friendly choices regarding the products they buy, the food they eat and other resources they use, it is no surprise that green funerals are on the rise. While being buried without modern chemicals in a wicker casket—or no casket at all—seems old-fashioned, green cemeteries still utilize modern technology […]
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