Tag Archives: Famous Epitaphs

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
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

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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“Epitaph on William Muir” by Robert Burns

Robert Burns's "Epitaph on William Muir" offers a sweet final farewell
Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Photo Credit: deshow.net Written for a good friend of his, “Epitaph on William Muir,” by Robert Burns, is everything an epitaph should be: it conveys love and reverence, and shows hope for Muir, rather than pessimism. It’s brief, but still meaningful: … Continue reading →

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