Global connectivity has never been stronger and continues to get better and better with each passing day, thanks in large part to our advancements in technology; what’s more, it can be applied to many facets of life. One such area is education. Marketing expert Tim Fry and Tom Neville, a social studies teacher at the American […]
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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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Art exhibit opened at Green-Wood Cemetery
In March, we shared a story about French conceptual artist Sophie Calle and her art piece for the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. This past weekend was the exhibit’s grand opening to its 25 year run. The piece, entitled “Here Lie the Secrets of the Visitors of Green-Wood Cemetery,” is a large, marble obelisk with […]
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Monument for Vietnam helicopter crews coming to Arlington National Cemetery
After three years of bipartisan congressional wrangling, a monument honoring those who serves as helicopter pilots and crew members during the Vietnam war is coming to Arlington National Cemetery through the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act. The monument’s inception began in 2014 when the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association reached out to Arlington National Cemetery to discuss […]
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New technology linking people to their ancestors
Finding a loved one in a cemetery can be a difficult task, especially if you are traveling from out of the state, let alone half way around the world. But one such cemetery has bridged the gap for guests who are looking for their loved ones and ancestors. The Chinese Benevolent Association, which owns and maintains […]
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Art Piece to be Installed at Brooklyn’s Green-wood Cemetery
Do you have a secret you’ve always wanted to share but were too afraid to reveal? Maybe a visit to Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY will help. Starting in April, French artist Sophie Calle‘s interactive piece, title “Here Lie the Secrets of the Visitors of Green-Wood Cemetery,” will begin its 25 year stay with the cemetery. […]
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Hurricane Matthew Will Affect Cemetery Preservation
Hurricane Matthew is currently battering Nassau and will be making landfall in Florida by Friday. This is the first hurricane to rate above a category 3 hurricane since 2005 when Hurricane Wilma hit Cape Romano in southeastern Florida (Hurricane Forecast). As Hurricane Matthew ramps up for its move to Florida on Friday, many are evacuating the […]
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