40 Times Gravestones Were So Uniquely Amazing That People Had To Share Them Online
Interview With Expert
Death is an unavoidable part of our life cycle, and whether we like it or not, it catches up with all of us. Saying that one final goodbye to someone close to you is never an easy burden, but people have always found ways to make it just a bit better.
There is a lot of beauty in that. For example, if you were to take a walk through a cemetery and observe all that's around, you'd probably notice some very unique ways in which people choose to honor their loved ones. But of course, you can also do that without leaving your home because there's a subreddit just for this purpose. Scroll down to see the best pictures posted there!
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Cemeteries have quite a unique feel compared to most other places we visit. After all, their purpose is to be the final resting place for those who have passed away, so they often offer a calm shelter from an otherwise chaotic world.
This subreddit, CemeteryP***, is exactly the kind of place where people who appreciate this calmness and the sights it brings meet. The group has over 143,000 members, yet there are only two rules: asking members to include context with their submissions and upload their sightings in static images.
Everything else, just like in the rest of the Safe For Work P*** Network on Reddit, flows smoothly without the need for any strict guidance, so if you go there looking for drama, you're probably in the wrong place.
Children's headstones always hurt to see. My heart goes out to his family.
The views in these cemeteries are definitely fascinating, but the color tone is usually still quite a bit more gloomy for those who are affected by the losses personally. And yet, death is actually a very interesting subject with many different views on it.
To discuss this aforementioned subject, Bored Panda reached out to Hanan Parvez, a psychologist with a deep passion for better understanding the human mind and sharing that knowledge with the rest of us.
She may have been from the silent generation, but she definitely got the last word in!
We began by delving into the question of why death, especially of those close to us, can be so hard to accept, to which the expert answered by explaining that our success in life is often determined by our family ties. "Our dependence on close family is highest when we're young and decreases with age, but it never completely disappears."
Hanan further compared losing a loved one to losing a part of yourself, which is as impactful at the genetic level as it is at the identity level. "It's like losing a body part. You know you can't get it back, but the pain is extreme."
Still, people do get over it. It is a natural part of life, and it's safe to say that everyone is aware of this, at least to some extent. "However, the grieving process is essential because you want to acknowledge the relationship you had with the deceased person," added the psychologist, explaining that this process is more about being grateful for the person who was in your life rather than wishing they hadn't passed away.
Unique gravestones like the one we see in these pictures can help people cope with loss and better remember those they have lost. Creating a headstone that's different from the rest makes it stand out and, in a way, gives it a personality that reminds people of the person it's meant for.
But at the same time, the decision to have something unique might have been the wish of the deceased themselves, as a lot of people tend to be very particular about these details. "So, if you see a unique shade of grey on a gravestone, it could just be that the person buried there liked that color. It's about how the deceased wants others to see them after death," said Hanan, joking that the human need for looking good extends beyond our lives.
I think it’s beautiful that they’re side by side like this. Rest in peace! 🤍🥋
Getting over a loss like that is not easy. However, rituals like prayers and visiting the grave to talk to that person can help reassure people that the deceased is now someplace better, which often plays a big role in helping them reach the acceptance stage of grieving.
And yet, in many cases, it seems that people find it easier to let go of someone who has passed away than get over a breakup. "It's because once a person dies, there's no hope of getting them back. In contrast, one could always get back with their ex," explained Hanan, summarizing that most people eventually find ways to recover from a loss without too much difficulty.
“The graveyard’s most popular and romantic statue is the one on the Mazzone grave. The effigies depict the two Mazzone siblings dancing together. Mario died while serving as a pilot during World War II, and his sister Maria died just before her wedding. Their mother wanted to represent them finally reunited in the afterlife, Mario wearing his uniform, and Maria wearing her wedding gown.”
As the mother of a child with multiple special needs, I have always been so ambivalent about this idea. I love my son with every fiber of my being. There are days when things are so difficult and I wish he didn't have the issues he does. But those very issues are a part of who my son is. To not have them would mean not having him be him. I do believe in an afterlife and have contemplated if the idea of my son being "cured" is worth the change to his identity. I don't know the answer; it's probably different for every person.
So, in the end, there is a lot of uniqueness and beauty, not only in life but also in death. There is a lot we cannot change or predict, and while it may not make us happy, loss is something that all of us have to deal with regardless. But instead of being sad about it, it's better to appreciate what we have while we have it. And when it's gone, take solace in whatever it leaves behind, be it nice memories, captivating stories, or unique gravestones.
What did you think about these pictures? Have you ever seen some headstones that would fit in this list? Tell us all about them in the comments below!
he joined gene roddenberry, leonard nimoy, deforest kelly and james doohan before his time. may he "trek" though the stars forever.
He died so young (heart failure at age 24.) His family asked for donations to be made in his memory to a German Shepherd rescue, in lieu of flowers.
Diagnosed with cancer at age 2. May she ride horsies forever in the great beyond.
Here is the front side of her grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88161474/teresa-anne-bolden#view-photo=63447526 She was murdered by someone she hired to help her repair her home.
@Ace. lambs are often used to denote a child's grave marker or cenotaph..
32 years old. It makes me so sad to see the gravestones of people who died so very young. For those curious: Jaquan was shot after leaving a nightclub and tried to drive himself to a hospital, but died on the way. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/jaquan-reid-death-petersburg-reward-july-25-2022
If you've ever seen Supernatural you know that you need to burn this doll immediately! ;) Seriously though, dolls were often made in the likeness of a child (usually with their own hair) who passed away.
Mary Irving, Greensboro, GA, 1740-1828. According to lore, it's a "map" showing how she died (bitten by a snake.)
According to OP on Reddit, this is her son's grave. He died aged 6 of a disease/condition that he was born with. No one should have to outlive their kids.
Died aged 21 of asphyxiation due to vomiting in her sleep after combining alcohol and Oxy. Truly just a tragedy. As someone who has struggled with substance abuse myself, I know how hard it is to stop/fight it.
I wonder if Disney had anything to say about this... and how fast they were struck down if they did.
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I personally don't care what happens to my corpse after I die (yeet me out of a cannon for all I care, I'm dead!) but I have told my bf and family that THEY need to do whatever they need to do with my body after I die. If they want to bury me conventionally and have a gravesite they can visit - go for it. If they want to cremate me so they can keep the ashes with them - go for it. Make jewelry out of me? Go for it! Give my body to one of those forensic training corpse farm places? Go for it! XD The only thing I have requested is that they donate whatever organs of mine that are still functional/donatable. (I have the donor sticker on my license, but just in case.)
I want all my organs to be given to my family for them to sell, the bone marrow to taken out and sold on the blackmarket and whatever remains sell what you can. What you can't throw it into the woods for fungi and other plants to grow on
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It's even worse when there are only small crosses in a row. I always stop when I'm visiting relatives at the cemetery so they don't get lonely.
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I saw a lovely headstone years ago of a man who passed away in the 1980s. His headstone had a 1980's pickup with a camper shell on the back on one side, and a man fishing from a small boat on the other side. I wish I had something I could enjoy that much.
The internet is an amazing place! There is a website for everything. 61949476_1...5c9034.jpg 
I personally don't care what happens to my corpse after I die (yeet me out of a cannon for all I care, I'm dead!) but I have told my bf and family that THEY need to do whatever they need to do with my body after I die. If they want to bury me conventionally and have a gravesite they can visit - go for it. If they want to cremate me so they can keep the ashes with them - go for it. Make jewelry out of me? Go for it! Give my body to one of those forensic training corpse farm places? Go for it! XD The only thing I have requested is that they donate whatever organs of mine that are still functional/donatable. (I have the donor sticker on my license, but just in case.)
I want all my organs to be given to my family for them to sell, the bone marrow to taken out and sold on the blackmarket and whatever remains sell what you can. What you can't throw it into the woods for fungi and other plants to grow on
Load More Replies... It's even worse when there are only small crosses in a row. I always stop when I'm visiting relatives at the cemetery so they don't get lonely.
Load More Replies... I saw a lovely headstone years ago of a man who passed away in the 1980s. His headstone had a 1980's pickup with a camper shell on the back on one side, and a man fishing from a small boat on the other side. I wish I had something I could enjoy that much.
The internet is an amazing place! There is a website for everything. 61949476_1...5c9034.jpg
