By Joyce Duriga. On a sunny fall day, Nov. 12, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago held its 29th committal service to bury indigent […]
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Gravestone Tour Focuses on Artistic Side of Death
By Michael Mawson. BENNINGTON — Cemeteries are often thought of as a place of remembrance and a final resting place. Some would describe them as […]
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Why Clarksville’s Mt. Olive Cemetery was added to National Register of Historic Places
By Alexis Clark. Clarksville’s Mt. Olive Cemetery is one of six sites across Tennessee recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. At 7.24 […]
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Buncombe County Launches New Online Cemetery Finder
By Kristy Kepley-Steward. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Register of Deeds is launching a new cemetery finder, making it easier to find […]
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Revamp, Recharge, Reorganize: Give Your Cemetery a Fresh Start in 2021
By Melissa Petruzzi. After the hardships we’ve all endured throughout 2020, the year is coming to an end and it’s time to reflect and consider […]
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Pet Death Care: Past, Present, and Future
By Melissa Petruzzi. Since ancient times when Egyptians mummified and entombed their sacred cats, humans have been burying their pets. While we may handle pet […]
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Who’s Regulating Your Rules and Regulations?
By Melissa Petruzzi. In our last article, we discussed having a plan in place for removing holiday decorations and the importance of restricting items that […]
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Operation Decoration: How to take Control
By Melissa Petruzzi. Decorating gravesites to honor loved ones who have passed makes us feel close to them. This practice is an important part of […]
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Grave Blankets: A Symbol of the Season
By Melissa Petruzzi. Most cemeterians are familiar with grave blankets: beautifully embellished evergreen boughs placed over a loved one’s grave like a blanket. Grave blankets […]
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Make Way for the Holidays!
By Melissa Petruzzi. The holiday season is approaching quickly, and it’s a busy time for everyone, including cemeterians. Many people of all different faiths visit […]
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