Sometimes I just get caught up in the patterns.
Unknown Soldier, National Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri
Columbarium wall, Port Angeles, Washington
Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri
Crowley Cemetery, Clay County, Missouri
Cemetery Rows
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Pleasant Little Cemetery in Pennsylvania
Waterford Union of Churches Cemetery, PA
I’m not sure what gave this little cemetery such a northeastern feel.
Its age and civility were factors, the split-rail fence, the simplicity of the stones.
I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. But with the scent of fall in the air and the quiet countryside all around, this one was a pleasure to visit. It’s a bit hard to find, but anyone in town can direct you there.
Not sure what this is. Any guesses?
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Ladies Who Mourn – Bellefontaine Catholic Cemetery
Bellefontaine Cemetery, Florissant, Missouri
Angels watch over the dead all over the world.
You’ve seen the statues… wings, solemn indifferent faces, flowing gowns. They’re beautiful, for sure, but I love finding human figures like these in Bellefontaine Cemetery in Florissant.
Maysie Walker Pittman, Bellefontaine Cemetery
Maysie stands calmly beside her own grave. She’s at ground level, life sized. You feel like you could walk up and put your arm around her shoulder. No towering plinth keepering her out of reach.
Gorgeous detail here.
The woman who mourns the Hobbs family, Bellefontaine Cemetery.
The poses and gowns are similar, but here the wife mourns her fallen husband. This widow made sure her husband was never left alone.
Another lady companion.
Companions like these aren’t as common as angels, so I love finding them. One of my absolute favorites sits in a little cemetery in Kansas, called Antioch Pioneer. Check it out.
Where’s your favorite?
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Snowy Cemeteries
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
It’s got to be just the right kind of snowy day.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Cold but not frigid. Bright but not blinding.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
There’s a new kind of depth to the serenity on those perfect snowy days.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Perfect stillness.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Perfect quiet that seeps in with the cold.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Take a breath.
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Twilight in Forks, Washington
Forks, Washington
Yes, that Forks, Washington. The town that inspired Stephenie Meyer’s brooding location for her Twilight series. I was in the neighborhood, touring along the wild coastline and couldn’t resist stopping. There were plenty of Twilight fans in town, but I had the cemetery all to myself.
Rainy weather in Forks
It’s small and plain, kind of like the town, but it had its charm. Thankfully, there wasn’t a werewolf or vampire reference in sight.
Handmade memorial in Forks, Washing ton
I loved the quirky, homemade memorials.
This rose was about 4 feet tall.
Lovely, handmade marker.
La Push, Washington is just down the road from Forks. I wanted to visit the tribal cemetery there, but it was closed to outsiders. I got to go to the beach though, one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been!
The beach on the reservation in La Push, Washington.
I Dig Graves! 