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10 Famous Epitaphs: The Good, the Bad, and the Weird
Though many people opt for descriptive inscriptions (“Wife, Mother, Daughter”) or Biblical quotes on their tombstones, epitaphs have always been as unique as the people they memorialize. Here are 10 epitaphs of famous people that we just can’t forget: Jesse James “Murdered by a traitor and coward whose name is not worthy to appear here” Outlaw Jesse James was famous for his bank robbery sprees, including one that led to a $10,000 reward for his capture. On April 3, 1882, an unarmed James was shot in the back of the head while fixing a picture hanging on his wall by Bob…
5 Important Questions To Ask When Choosing a Memorial
Selecting a memorial for your departed loved one can be an emotionally taxing event. You want to create a beautiful stone to mark your loved one’s resting place, but with so many options, how do you choose? Let us help guide you in your process. Here are 5 important questions to ask when choosing a memorial: What Are the Rules of the Cemetery? Most cemeteries have rules and regulations that guide the type and style of memorials that can be placed. Some cemeteries, for example, don’t allow above-ground stones or statuary. Other locations don’t allow flowers or anything left at…