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Colma, Before the Graveyards
Colma, CA by Michael Smookler My rating: 4 of 5 stars The only thing that keeps this book from getting 5 stars is that it isn’t longer. I have several books on the cemeteries of Colma, California, so it’s nice … Continue reading
Committed to Flame: A Brief History of Cremation in the United States
Cremation is an ancient way of honoring the dead. Aborigines in Australia cremated their loved ones 20,000 years ago. Bronze Age Scandinavians, Iron Age Palestinians, as well as the Babylonians and Greeks practiced cremation. The Romans burned their dead on … Continue reading
Cemetery Tours in Northern California again
In case you missed it last month, here’s a reminder of the cemetery tours in the next couple of months. Many cemeteries host tours or fundraisers in the autumn to increase awareness and raise funds for the upkeep of these … Continue reading
Pillars of the Past
Pillars of the Past: At Rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park by Michael Svanevik My rating: 4 of 5 stars In 1992, Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett compiled the initial edition of Pillars of the Past to commemorate the centennial … Continue reading
Cemetery Guardian of California’s Heritage
Cypress Lawn: Guardian of California’s Heritage by Cindy Ehrlich My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is one of the most beautiful books in my library of cemetery books. Bound in silk, this collection of over 400 photographs examines the … Continue reading
