The journey across the United States during the 1800s gave families an opportunity to lay down roots and become the makers of their own destinies. Those who survived the trek were able to start many traditions and businesses that have lasted until today. One such example is the Marshall Cemetery just outside of Cheney, WA. The Marshall Cemetery was started […]
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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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Army Private reunited with family after 67 years missing
Whether it’s being deployed abroad or serving to help during a national disaster, the men and women of our military sacrifice for our country every day. They chose to serve because they have a sense of duty to the country that they live in and love. When it comes to combat missions, some make the ultimate […]
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Historic Dublin cemetery reopens after closing 150 years ago
Cemeteries are important resources to their communities. They are places of worship and remembrance, they act as social locations, and they are a physical piece of our history. A cemetery is more than a place where our loved ones are laid to rest; they are a linchpin to the community. After 150, one such location will be […]
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Genealogy research helps Mississippi man find family lost cemetery
Genealogy has become one of the biggest industries in the world as many people are interested in finding out where their family ancestry comes from. Every day you can see a new commercial on television from places like Ancestry.com and 23 and Me, where individuals can go so far as to even submit their DNA […]
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Architects bringing new life to the deceased
The idea that a cemetery, funeral home, crematoriums, and morgues are considered creepy or spooky is not a new concept. They have been featured prominently in pop culture as nefarious locations for villains and horror scenes. But a new wave of architecture spanning the globe is helping people connect with these sacred places and turn these spaces […]
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New Albany’s first cemetery to receive restoration funding
Historic cemeteries are not just locations where ancestors are buried but also act as historical documents of who came before and how each person helped form the society of the local area, state, country, and the world today. And this fact is not lost on The New Albany Cemetery Restoration Advisory Board, who brought to […]
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Ithaca City Cemetery to receive city-funded review for repairs
The college experience varies from campus to campus but each school has their own uniqueness to them. Cornell University, known for its high standard of academics, greek life and recently ranked in the top 20 universities in the United States, has a bit of historic uniqueness to it in to the form of Ithaca City […]
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Buddhist temple offers high-tech burial alternatives
As we all know, planning for your final resting place can be a difficult decision. In Japan, the decision is made even harder by the country’s declining birth rate, lack of available space and prices that have shot to some of the highest levels in recent memory. But one idea has truly taken off and has […]
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Historic graves help tell Titanic story
On April 15, 1912, over 1,500 lives were lost in the northern Atlantic from the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a ship dubbed as, “unsinkable.” To this day, it is considered one of the worst accidents in nautical history and is still investigated to this day, including offering tours of the wreckage starting in 2018. The […]
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