Taphophile Corner

Is there any other flower so prized for it's beauty?  No wonder the rose is a favorite as a floral icon on graves.  The Victorians use...

One of my favorite parts of exploring a new cemetery is deciphering the icons on the stones. The stone above is a great example of...

30 days have September, April, June and November…  most people learned that little saying as kids to keep straight the months of ...

Super Moon in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. 05/05/12 This past weekend, not only did people celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but many went out that eve...

Most people know what an epitaph is, right?  Those final thoughts about a person lovingly etched into the bottom of a stone.  But, i...

Taphophile Corner – An Introduction Yes, I am a Taphophile, or as some may say, a Tombstone Tourist. This is not a disorder of som...