Monthly Archives: April 2024

Most cemeteries, especially historic cemeteries that no longer have room for new burials, rely on volunteers for the upkeep. In the historic Easton Cemetery in Easton, Pennsylvania, volunteers create gardens in cradle graves!

There are many superstitions that surround the supernatural and consequently burial practices, many of which have been long forgotten. For instance, the doors to mausoleums are often imbued with symbolism.  In fact, the door itself represents a portal.  Portals come … Continue reading →