Who LOVES graveyards???

[Cinders00]

I love them. They are peaceful. I like looking at old gravestones and trying to see how long ago the person had lived. It's a bit of a hobby for me. I have a few really pretty one's by me. One is really old and the other is very beautiful.

 

[Ginger34]

I don't know about "love" that's a strong word, but I do go when I get the chance. I'm a volunteer on a website where if someone has a request for a photo of a grave in my area I'll try and get one for them. I have 285 photos posted so far, with 334 memorials.

 

[MillMountainStar]

I'm a bit late getting to this thread, but this being my 1st week on the board - I've alot of catching up to do! (I know, not possible!)

Anyway, I'm not that much into genealogy, although I do know some family history, but I LOVE graveyards. Especially old church graveyards - we have alot of those here in the South.

I found a graveyard in my favorite park a few weeks ago. This park is on an old homestead, the woman who originally owned the land is buried in the family graveyard. As the park has been expanded, the graveyard has become visible and accessible. I went to look (of course!) and found that this woman was from Ireland (as many of my ancestors are), she was born in 1700 on Christmas day in Ireland, and died at the homestead in 1776 on Christmas day. Her first name is the name of my saint (when I was christen as a baby).
I had a feeling before I even saw her tombstone, that she & I would have something in common.

I also love Arlington Cemetery; one of my husband's close relatives is buried there, so we have lifetime passes to the place. The funeral and burial ceremony was quite impressive. Such a manicured place - LOL!

I also adore the cities of the dead in New Orleans; I found the tour fascinating, and hope that the guide's stories about the place are true!

 

[Maddi777]

I love going thru the old sections... where the stones say 1800's. I wonder what they died of, or what the person was like.

 

[beachbum2]

I totally dislike the newer cemetaries where I live. I forbid my husband to bury me there. My heart lies where my family lies. All five generations of them in one cemetary. So no, you are not the only one who likes them. I think they are full of family history. Each tombstone makes you think about the past.

 

[immersedingrace]

I like cemetaries. Much of my family lived and died within a 100 mile radius for the last 300 or so years and are buried in that general vicinity.

 

[bunnytoes]

I like cemetaries. Much of my family lived and died within a 100 mile radius for the last 300 or so years and are buried in that general vicinity.

too depressing

 

[bunnytoes]

They are too depressing!!!

 

[Sphinx777]

I love graveyards, they're so serene...

 

[Proud Stepford Wife]

All my life my family and I would go on long drives o find neat historic landmarks. We would walk through old cemeteries and read each tombstone! It was so fun! Now I've gotten my husband into it.
Love,
Proud Stepford Wife

 

[wyattmtthws]

yeah i love graveyards...!

they're so peaceful and serene....

but i prefer the cleaner ones.

 

[wyattmtthws]

Yes I do love graveyards...!

Because they are peaceful and serene..

but i prefer the cleaner ones.

 

[Ryanswife]

I think graveyards rock and the older the better! I have never gone to one for genealogy reasons, though. I make my husband stop at any old graveyards that we may pass when we are travelling. He thinks I am a total weirdo. Haha

 

[Organist]

Yes, and try findagrave.com if you are interested in finding your family members out of state that have passed on.

 

[korn1]

Graveyards are beautiful in some way...they hold a history of peoples lives... ya I would consider it

 

[Shephatiah]

My Grandpa used to take my mother to graveyards all the time whilst doing our family history. Because of that, Mom loves going to graveyards, and she passed that love on to me! Anybody else?

Check out Find-A-Grave. They are the best.

- Be careful, it can be addicting.

 

[Kristin E]

I can't say I love going to a graveyard....

 

[regencygirl]

I love them. I grew up in a funeral home, and I've visited many cemeteries. On the whole, they're such peaceful places! The most interesting ones I've visited so far are in the southern United States, in Charleston and New Orleans (but I hope to visit some in Europe someday!) Right now I'm lucky enough to live near Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA.

I especially love ornate headstones and statuary. The symbolism incorporated into them often tell a story about the person resting there if you know what you're looking at - it's a fascinating study.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

I LOOOVE cemeteries!!! I even loved them as a kid. They're so interesting, and to me...beautiful.

 

[AdamKane]

I just like cemetery statues. I also live across the street from a cemetery.