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Article: Tombstone tours
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- October 18, 2009
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NEW YORK -- 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 Studies. "Others
come to cemeteries to enjoy the history and beauty of the ...