Taphophile Corner

Have you ever walked through a very old cemetery and become confused as to what a stone was trying to say? Or looked at an epitaph and w...

Over the years as I make my way through cemeteries gathering Civil War veterans burial information, I have noticed a common occurrenc...

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...