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Article: Tombstone tours you can dig into.(NWTraveler)
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- The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
- Article date:
- October 25, 2009
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Byline: Beth J. Harpaz; The Associated Press
Even if you don't believe in ghosts, walking through a graveyard can be a little spooky -- especially in autumn as the trees lose their leaves, flowers wither away and light fades in the late afternoon.
But cemeteries can make fascinating destinations. Sometimes a few words on a tombstone can suggest a whole life story; sometimes you can find a famous name, a beautiful work of art, or landscaping worthy of a botanical garden.
"Many people find great peace and solace in visiting cemeteries even if their own relatives are not buried there," said Janet Heywood, trustee for the Association for Gravestone ...