The stories told in cemeteries fascinate me. Sometimes one headstone with its worn and faded words, tells of deep grief, but the aura ... the haunting, if you will ... that hovers over the gravesite tells an even more poignant story.
Also, with newer graves, there are mementos left by friends and relatives. Toys, medals, photographs, pinwheels and flags. Headstones collect coins, each denomination telling the relationship on the donor. A passing associate or a friend present at the death of the interred. Cemeteries are rich treasuries, to be sure. Thank you, Fiona, for this.
There is a lovely (old) graveyard behind where I live. Greyfriars Burial Ground in Perth. It is a really nice little space, and they have a special section of "protected gravestones" under a shelter. 😊
This is such a beautiful tribute. I used to be afraid of cemeteries as a little girl, now I see them as a place of peace and remembrance. I love to take the time to read the inscriptions, think about the people and the lives they could have led, and imagine the stories that could be told. They really are special, sacred spaces.
The stories told in cemeteries fascinate me. Sometimes one headstone with its worn and faded words, tells of deep grief, but the aura ... the haunting, if you will ... that hovers over the gravesite tells an even more poignant story.
Also, with newer graves, there are mementos left by friends and relatives. Toys, medals, photographs, pinwheels and flags. Headstones collect coins, each denomination telling the relationship on the donor. A passing associate or a friend present at the death of the interred. Cemeteries are rich treasuries, to be sure. Thank you, Fiona, for this.
Yes I agree with the differences between headstones. I seek out old forgotten cemeteries wherever I go. X
There is a lovely (old) graveyard behind where I live. Greyfriars Burial Ground in Perth. It is a really nice little space, and they have a special section of "protected gravestones" under a shelter. 😊
How lovely, such special places.
We will have to visit some cemeteries when you come my way in September! Love the pic of the stone angel :)
Indeed we will. We visited Sannox last week and that is also worth a wee visit.
This is such a beautiful tribute. I used to be afraid of cemeteries as a little girl, now I see them as a place of peace and remembrance. I love to take the time to read the inscriptions, think about the people and the lives they could have led, and imagine the stories that could be told. They really are special, sacred spaces.
Yes and the very old forgotten ones are incredibly peaceful. That tells us something about dying I think x