December 2, 2018 Bodhgaya is one of the holiest sites in Buddhism. This is where Buddha found enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The tree is the center of the Mahabodhi Temple, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. While it is said that over 30 million people visit the state of Bihar, and therefore, most … Read more
Laurel Hills Cemetery 3822 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA Laural Hills Cemetery was founded in 1836 by a group of local businessmen headed by John Jay Smith, a Quaker and librarian. The founding concepts were that it had to be situated in a picturesque location well outside the city; that it had no religious affiliation; and … Read more
Mount Mariah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA Mount Mariah has a fascinating and tragic history, most of which can be found at the website Friends of Mount Mariah Cemetery. Incorporated in 1855, this approximately 200-acre cemetery was established during the time of “Rural Ideal” cemeteries, a style of cemetery that utilizes landscaping to provide … Read more
Fourth and Hospital Street Richmond, Virginia March 2017 Just north out of the downtown area of Richmond, Virginia is Shokoe Hill Cemetery. Originally called the “burying ground” it opened in 1820, its original 4 acres has grown to a little over 12 acres. There are an estimated 300,000 bodies buried in Shockoe Hill, these include … Read more
October 2015 The Hollenback Cemetery Association was formed in 1855 with 15 acres gifted by Colonel George M. Hollenback. Although this is the cemetery for the “upper crust” it resides in a neighborhood that is primarily surrounded with old miners homes. In 1887 John Welles Hollenback gave an additional five acres as a gift … Read more