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Why do we have animals on headstones?

There are lots of symbols and emblems people expect to see on gravestones but some of these are surprising, though they do have historical and religious significance. Read more

England's three most beautiful churches

We in the UK are fortunate enough to be blessed with literally thousands of welcoming, peaceful and picturesque churches and other places of worship. Whatever our own religious beliefs, it can be a great comfort to know that – wherever we live in the country – we are never far from one or more of these buildings which are consistently as attractive as they are historic. Read more

History of Headstones

The way we honour the dead has transformed over the years. Here we shed some light on the history of headstones, from the Romans to modern day. Read more

The three best films dealing with death

It would be fair to say that, as a society – and in the UK especially – we are often reluctant to talk about the issue of death. Even though passing away is arguably the one thing that every human being has in common, many of us tend to avoid discussing or even thinking about the mortality of ourselves and our loved ones. Read more

The UK’s most interesting unmarked graves

It is hard to overstate how important a symbol the humble gravestone is to millions of people across the UK and all over the world. When we suffer the trauma of losing one of our closest relatives or friends, being able to visit a memorial to the person we loved is among the only things that can create a degree of comfort and go at least a little way towards helping us cope with our grief. Read more