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The Best Graveyards in America

Empty_profile By unfurled 288 days ago Updated 286 days ago 230 Views 5 Comments
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Introduction

Now that's a statement you say? Well, everyday above ground is a good one but guess what? You gonna die! Get used to that fact and figure out where you gonna put yourself! Heh it'll be fun I promise!

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New York Marble Cemetery

www.marblecemetery.org/

Located at 41 1/2 2nd Ave Manhattan, New York. Private very private.

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Green-Wood Cemetery

www.green-wood.com/

The Green-Wood Cemetery has long been considered one of the world's most beautiful cemeteries and is the final resting place of nearly 600,000 persons, including some of history's most memorable figures. Since its establishment in 1838, The Green-Wood Cemetery has offered a dignified selection of burial options including an urn garden, columbarium, community and private family mausoleums, as well as traditional, in-ground burials, all in a historic, non-sectarian setting. With 478 acres filled with thousands of trees, flowering shrubs and four lakes, The Green-Wood Cemetery offers eternal tranquility among timeless beauty.

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Wood Lawn Cemetery

www.thewoodlawncemetery.org/

THE WOODLAWN CEMETERY is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. Established in 1863, the cemetery is 400 acres of rolling lawns, spectacular trees and impressive memorials designed by many of the nation's most accomplished artists and architects. The Woodlawn Cemetery continues to provide a full line of products and services to meet the needs of its diverse New York community. These include private & community mausoleums, our cremation service products, as well as several in-ground burial options. This full range of products, allow us to assist our families, not only at their time of need, but also in helping them plan for the future.

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Mt Holly Cemetery

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One of the oldest cemeteries in the Great State of Arkansas. Established 1843.

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Arlington National Cemetery

www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

"Freedom" you say, at what cost. Oh if we should ever boast. Much is required and much is given in the pursuit of it. We must daily remember the accounts of many. Think of it, remember it, cherish it, admire it, never forget it, and always revere the fallen. Today you live at the cost of another's life given in the pursuit of it. FREEDOM!!!

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Rose Hills Cemetery

www.rosehills.com

Where my Grandfather D.F. Talbot was laid to rest in 1963. Battalion Chief with Los Angeles County Fire Department. I wish I could have known him better. I was 2 weeks old when he died. His legacy still lives on in our hearts and minds.

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Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

www.interment.net/data/us/ca/sandiego/rosecrans/

Thanks Pam. One of many National Cemeteries in these Great United States! Your grandparents would be proud!!!

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Newport Cemetery

 
Newport Nebraska. No website exists but the stories abound. The family Alderman is present waiting. How about you? The Sandhills of Nebraska, where shoring is required or else collapse occurs requiring rework. The care required to intern is intense but necessary to insure proper burial. Remember, your home is waiting. Where will you rest? I am told no more a beautiful place exists. Peace at last. Until Kingdom comes.......

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Thank you so much for this list. When we buried my Gramma in San Diego it was in the most beautiful resting place I had ever seen. High up, next to the ocean, gorgeous! This made me wonder about the name of it. With both of my parents gone I had to do a little research; I knew it would be a veteran's as my Grandpa fought in WWI and I found Point Loma in San Diego. Additionally, I was able to find a listing of the people there. I learned my Grandpa was a Marine who died at 67 years of age. I got curious about my other Grandpa and found there is a National registery for vets.
http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1
Thanks!!!
Pam-oml-avatar-2_thumb Pamposted 288 days ago
I love graveyards! I like to imagine the untold stories buried there!
And it burns me up (no pun intended) the new regulations in many small plots about not planting trees or flowers. (too much labor and messes up the stones)
I would love to feed a tree as a last and lasting gesture.
K_sunglasses_thumb kathybelleposted 288 days ago
Pam Thank You!! I got chills reading your post. It made my day!
Empty_profile unfurledposted 288 days ago
I hope you don't mind, I found a picture. My grandparents are there, somewhere.
http://www.timeoutofmind.com/images/point_loma_080103/13_point_loma_08
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Pam-oml-avatar-2_thumb Pamposted 287 days ago
Grim list :) The architecture at a lot of graveyard's is cool.

Andrewsimpsonize22_thumb RAANTposted 287 days ago
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