Visiting
3 guides on Visiting, from choosing flowers to getting them placed.
Cemetery know-how
The First Visit to a Grave After the Burial: What to Expect and What to Bring
The first visit back is different from the funeral. What the grave will look like, when the headstone arrives, what to bring, and how to make the visit something you can do again.
Cemetery know-how
Cemetery Etiquette: How to Visit a Grave Respectfully
The unwritten rules of visiting a cemetery: hours, where to walk, what to bring, children and pets, photographs, and how to leave a grave better than you found it.
Cemetery know-how
How to Clean a Headstone Safely: What to Use and What Will Ruin It
Water, a soft brush and patience clean most headstones. Bleach, wire brushes and pressure washers destroy them. A safe method for granite, marble and bronze, and when to call a professional.