Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris is the largest in the city and a popular tourist attraction. It houses the graves of famous figures from history, music, literature, art, theater, and science, as well as World War I memorials and beautiful funerary art. The cemetery’s popularity began in 1804 when the remains of famous French authors […]
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California is a famous 300-acre cemetery with over a quarter million graves. It was founded in 1906 and revolutionized the funeral industry with its use of commemorative plaques and funeral homes on the grounds. Forest Lawn now operates six memorial parks and prefers to be called a “memory park.” […]
Arlington National Cemetery was established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, owned by Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s wife. The property was repossessed for the burial of Union dead. Today, it houses 290,000 graves, including those from each of the United States’ battles. It also features notable sites, such as […]
Ship graveyards are places where ships rust and disintegrate due to scrapping, wrecks, or wartime battles. Early ships were towed out to sea and scuttled, creating large ship graveyard sites. Modern law prohibits this and ships are decommissioned and cut up for scrap. Wartime ship graveyards are often off-limits due to unexploded ordnance. Shipwrecks dating […]
Only JFK and Taft are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Most presidents are buried in their hometowns, but Wilson is buried in the National Cathedral. Over 300,000 people are buried there, including 62 foreign nationals and famous figures like Grissom and Holmes. Only two US presidents have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery: John F. […]
Cemeteries are burial places for humans, often located near places of worship. Prior to the 7th century, there were no established guidelines for disposing of human remains. Cemeteries fell out of popularity in the 18th century due to lack of space and disease outbreaks. They remain important for tracing ancestry and family history. A cemetery […]
Choosing appropriate cemetery flowers depends on religion, culture, personal preferences and relationship with the deceased. Classic funeral flowers include carnations, chrysanthemums and gladioluses. Formal types include wreaths and crosses, while informal types include baskets, planters, potted plants and cut flowers. Good quality silk outdoor memorial flowers are weather-resistant and scented. Flowers can be sent before […]
Green cemeteries promote environmentally friendly burial practices and can be found worldwide. They offer various burial options, including natural burials and sea burials, and encourage family involvement. Green cemeteries aim to decompose bodies naturally and quickly, often using simple coffins or shrouds made from natural materials. Some green cemeteries cater to specific religious beliefs. They […]
