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Cemetery History
Historic stories and facts about cemeteries you can visit.


Not Your Grand-Pappy's Granite: Unearthing the Quirky Cool of "Zinkies" (aka White Bronze Monuments)
These monuments weren't carved from stone. Instead, they were cast in sections of pure zinc, which were then bolted together
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Sep 15, 20254 min read


Beyond the Headstone: Why Cemeteries are Our Unexpected Museums
We visit art galleries to see the work of past masters, and museums to connect with our history. Cemeteries offer the same opportunity
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Sep 8, 20252 min read


A Walk Through Time: A Guide to the Historic Cemeteries of Perth County
Each cemetery is a unique archive, offering a tangible link to the pioneers, farmers, artisans, and families who built this region.
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Sep 3, 20253 min read


A Legacy Etched in Stone: The Pioneer Families of Harrington Cemetery
The Harrington Cemetery is a profound testament to the early settlers of this area. As you walk among the stones, you are walking through..
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Sep 1, 20252 min read


Resting in Pieces: Decoding the Dictionary of Death Markers
Appreciate the subtle differences, the historical context, and maybe even chuckle a little at the thought of our ancestors trying to one-up
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Aug 31, 20253 min read


Operation: "Find Great Grandma's Rock" – A Canadian's Guide to Michigan Mayhem
You, my friend, are now equipped with a battle plan. Print those maps. Laminate them if you must. Highlight the paths. You are no longer jus
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Aug 28, 20253 min read


So, You Wanna Be a Super Sleuth of Your Southwestern Ontario Roots, Eh? 🕵️♀️🍁 (Don't Panic!)
You wanna know who your great-aunt Mildred actually married that third time? Or if that rumour about your grandpa being secretly related to
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Aug 27, 20253 min read


Decoration Day: Our Ancestors, Our Memorials, and Our Tradition
They place fresh flowers 💐, potted plants, or other decorations on the graves, symbolizing enduring love and remembrance.
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Aug 25, 20252 min read


Headstone Tourist: My Hilariously Morbid Journey into Ancestry
Turns out, cemeteries are basically outdoor history museums, just with significantly less gift shop merchandise.
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Aug 24, 20252 min read


Remembering the Lost: The Silent Sorrow of 1886 Ontario
Remembering the Lost Children: The Silent Sorrow of 1886 Ontario
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Aug 22, 20252 min read


The Secret Lives Etched in Stone
I feel like a detective, uncovering hidden details from the past.
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Aug 19, 20252 min read


Carved in Stone: The Language of Victorian Gravestones
Victorian Symbolism on Monuments
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


Sebringville Cemetery: A Timeless Story of Perth County's Pioneer Spirit
Sebringville Ontario cemetery history.
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Aug 12, 20252 min read
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