Taphophile Corner

Siren Song  n. An enticing plea or appeal, especially one that is deceptively alluring. The Cemetery and Mythology... not a comb...

The obelisk is one of the most classic shapes in the cemetery. But did you ever wonder what inspired it's design? Say obelisk and n...

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Show me your cemeteries and I will tell you what kind of people you have."   What a ...

"I am not afraid" - captions a finger pointing upwards. I want to take a moment to explain one of the most interesting and c...

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 ...