fromBKReader5 days agoBrooklynBest of Brooklyn: 6 Historic CemeteriesBrooklyn's cemeteries are historical sites that tell the borough's rich cultural and historical stories.
fromwww.npr.org1 week agoParis foodWhat connects Frederic Chopin, Marcel Proust and Jim Morrison? A final resting placePere Lachaise Cemetery is a mixture of cultural history and contemporary tourism, serving as both a tourist attraction and a burial ground.
fromPortland Monthly7 months agoPortland9 Historic Oregon Cemeteries That Offer Clues to Bygone ErasHistoric cemeteries in Oregon narrate diverse stories from the past through their graves and monuments, making them key cultural sites.Graveyards in Oregon are not only final resting places but also educational venues that engage the community through tours and projects.
fromBKReader5 days agoBrooklynBest of Brooklyn: 6 Historic CemeteriesBrooklyn's cemeteries are historical sites that tell the borough's rich cultural and historical stories.
fromwww.npr.org1 week agoParis foodWhat connects Frederic Chopin, Marcel Proust and Jim Morrison? A final resting placePere Lachaise Cemetery is a mixture of cultural history and contemporary tourism, serving as both a tourist attraction and a burial ground.
fromPortland Monthly7 months agoPortland9 Historic Oregon Cemeteries That Offer Clues to Bygone ErasHistoric cemeteries in Oregon narrate diverse stories from the past through their graves and monuments, making them key cultural sites.Graveyards in Oregon are not only final resting places but also educational venues that engage the community through tours and projects.
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com2 weeks agoEast Bay (California)Owner of Bay Area cemeteries responds to cease-and-desist orderThree Bay Area cemeteries were ordered to cease operations following mismanagement and regulatory failures by owner Buck Kamphausen.
fromThe Mercury News2 weeks agoEast Bay (California)Owner of Bay Area cemeteries responds to cease-and-desist orderThree Bay Area cemeteries cease operations due to mismanagement and regulatory violations, with ownership appealing the court's ruling.
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com2 weeks agoEast Bay (California)Owner of Bay Area cemeteries responds to cease-and-desist orderThree Bay Area cemeteries were ordered to cease operations following mismanagement and regulatory failures by owner Buck Kamphausen.
fromThe Mercury News2 weeks agoEast Bay (California)Owner of Bay Area cemeteries responds to cease-and-desist orderThree Bay Area cemeteries cease operations due to mismanagement and regulatory violations, with ownership appealing the court's ruling.
fromThe New Yorker5 months agoMiscellaneousOffering Dignity for Those Who Die Alone in "People Like Us"Sonia Bermúdez provides dignified burials for Venezuelan migrants and unaccompanied deceased, showcasing compassion in contrasting cemetery settings.
fromwww.npr.org3 weeks agoArtsA stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her mother's grass-covered gravestoneA compassionate driver supported Ashley Blas during her emotional visit to her mother's grave, showcasing the impact of kindness in difficult moments.
fromThe New Yorker5 months agoMiscellaneousOffering Dignity for Those Who Die Alone in "People Like Us"Sonia Bermúdez provides dignified burials for Venezuelan migrants and unaccompanied deceased, showcasing compassion in contrasting cemetery settings.
fromwww.npr.org3 weeks agoArtsA stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her mother's grass-covered gravestoneA compassionate driver supported Ashley Blas during her emotional visit to her mother's grave, showcasing the impact of kindness in difficult moments.
Germany newsfromwww.nytimes.com2 months agoWhy Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?Mysterious QR code stickers on gravestones in Munich spark curiosity and confusion among cemetery officials.
Germany newsfromwww.independent.co.uk2 months agoQR-code stickers mysteriously appear on 1,000 Munich graves. Police are now investigatingMunich police are investigating mysterious stickers found on gravestones, raising questions about their origin and causing property damage.
fromFast Company2 months agoGermany newsMunich police investigate 1,000 mysterious stickers with QR codes on gravestonesPolice are investigating 1,000 mystery stickers on gravestones in Munich that link to burial information.
Germany newsfromwww.nytimes.com2 months agoWhy Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich?Mysterious QR code stickers on gravestones in Munich spark curiosity and confusion among cemetery officials.
Germany newsfromwww.independent.co.uk2 months agoQR-code stickers mysteriously appear on 1,000 Munich graves. Police are now investigatingMunich police are investigating mysterious stickers found on gravestones, raising questions about their origin and causing property damage.
Germany newsfromFast Company2 months agoMunich police investigate 1,000 mysterious stickers with QR codes on gravestonesPolice are investigating 1,000 mystery stickers on gravestones in Munich that link to burial information.
fromSlate Magazine6 months agoWritingSome People Balk at My "Morbid" Hobby. I Find It Incredibly Soothing.Cemeteries can serve as serene spaces for reflection and creativity, defying common perceptions of fear associated with death.
fromSecret London6 months agoLondonLondon's Most Haunted Borough Has Just Been Revealed - And It's A Surprising OneKensington and Chelsea is the most haunted borough in London, according to a study based on various paranormal and historical factors.
Russo-Ukrainian WarfromBusiness Insider9 months agoRussia's spending on cemetery expansion more than doubled since the start of its invasion of Ukraine: reportRussia has more than doubled spending on cemetery expansion projects during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.