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​This tradition was particularly common in English-speaking countries, and it was a way to preserve a family name.

Headstones are more than just markers; they're historical records, testaments to lives lived, and links to our collective past.

​These monuments weren't carved from stone. Instead, they were cast in sections of pure zinc, which were then bolted together

John Sebring, an American who arrived in the area in 1834, is credited with founding the community. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to...

​ In Ontario, with our famously distinct seasons – from sweltering summers to frigid, snowy winters – caring for a headstone is a...

Preserving family history goes far beyond dates and names on a genealogical chart. It's about capturing the essence of who we are

When you’re faced with the task of choosing one, you’ll find yourself considering many details, from the inscription to the design.

There's a special kind of love that drives someone to care for a loved one's final resting place. Seeing a headstone covered in years of...

​Week 1, and our winner was Kim submitting her grandparents stone at Woodland Cemetery in Mitchell, On. What a treat, 2 veterans on ond...

We visit art galleries to see the work of past masters, and museums to connect with our history. Cemeteries offer the same opportunity

For the next eleven weeks, leading right up to Remembrance Day, we will be giving away one complimentary headstone cleaning each week

Take a moment to look at your own family tree. Who are the people in those branches? What stories do they hold? Now is the perfect time

D2 vs. Wet and Forget. Which is best?

George Jones's grave isn't what you might expect for a legend. It's not ostentatious or over-the-top. Instead, it's profoundly personal, a t

Each cemetery is a unique archive, offering a tangible link to the pioneers, farmers, artisans, and families who built this region.

Should we include the perpetual care of our headstone in our wills, explicitly assigning this responsibility to our family members?

​The Harrington Cemetery is a profound testament to the early settlers of this area. As you walk among the stones, you are walking through..

Appreciate the subtle differences, the historical context, and maybe even chuckle a little at the thought of our ancestors trying to one-up

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,

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