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Various topics relating to cemeteries, customs, preparation and more


Lost in the Woods: A Sentimental Soul in a World of Progress
My soul, it seems, is fed by the quiet reverence of the natural world. Give me a forest, with its dappled light, the scent of damp earth,
eternalcarestonese
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Labour Day - Finally, I Return to My Family Reunion in Michigan.
This Labor Day, my mom and I decided to make the pilgrimage. Our mission? A little soul-searching, a lot of memory-making, and a good scrubb
eternalcarestonese
Aug 29, 20252 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
eternalcarestonese
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
eternalcarestonese
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Whispers in the Stone: Marble Headstones of Ontario's Past
Back in the early 20th century, marble was a popular choice for headstones, and for good reason! It’s a naturally beautiful stone, with
eternalcarestonese
Aug 26, 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.
eternalcarestonese
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.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 24, 20252 min read


My Humorous Encounter with the Cemetery "Gatekeeper"
I tried to explain my purpose, my noble quest for genealogical data. But she wasn't having it.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 23, 20252 min read


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


More Than Just Cleaning Stones: My Journey to Preserving Legacies
My journey as a Headstone cleaner and where we are going.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 20, 20252 min read


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


We're Going Public (Kind Of)! Confessions of an Awkward Headstone Cleaner
How for I approach clients? Without it being weird.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Ontario's Unforgiving Climate: The Silent Toll on Our Headstones
Canadian climate effects on monuments
eternalcarestonese
Aug 17, 20252 min read


My Stuff, My Mess, The Exit Strategy (aka, Let's Not Leave This For "Sandra")
Death cleaning is something we should all consider.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 16, 20253 min read


More Than Just a Resting Place: The Emotional and Cultural Importance of Ontario's Cemeteries
Someone must care for these monuments.
eternalcarestonese
Aug 15, 20252 min read
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