Tag: cemeteries

Review: The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels by Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans

December 5, 2025

“The idea that we are truly dead when we no longer exist in anyone’s memory has its roots in many cultures and time periods….Forgetting is inevitable, as descendants pass and physical markers fade. Over centuries, some notable lives remain etched in our memories, though their ranks dwindle as time passes. Many others are recalled for … More Review: The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels by Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans

Review: Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries by Greg Melville

October 18, 2025

This book takes you through eighteen different historical cemeteries and discusses how they shaped the funeral industry. It also discusses how the funeral industry has changed over time, including current changes that are happening, and what the future of death might include.  This was a very interesting look at the history of these cemeteries and … More Review: Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries by Greg Melville