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An Epitaph in a Pennsylvania Cemetery Recalls A Car Accident

Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake who stepped on the gas instead of the brake.

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Why Have Epitaphs Been So Popular For So Long?

A look at the origins of epitaphs and why they are often found on the graves of lost loved ones

When a person walks around a cemetery, it is quite common to see a good portion of graves or plaques marked with epitaphs. The word, “epitaph,” itself stems from the Greek word “epitaphios,” which means “a funeral oration over tomb.” … Continue reading

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