Visiting
6 guides on Visiting, from choosing flowers to getting them placed.
Planning & How-To
Visiting a Grave: What to Bring, What to Do There and How Long to Stay
A practical guide to visiting a grave: what to pack, how to find it, what people actually do once they are there, what to say, how long to stay, and how to leave it.
Cemetery Rules
Can You Visit a Cemetery at Night? Cemetery Hours Explained
Most cemeteries close at dusk or at posted hours. What typical cemetery hours are, why gates close, and how to visit early, late or on a holiday.
Cemetery Rules
The Cemetery Removed My Flowers. Why It Happens and What to Do
Arriving to find the flowers gone is upsetting and almost never personal. The five reasons cemeteries remove flowers, how to find out which one it was, and how to keep it from happening again.
Remembering From Afar
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 Rules
Cemetery Etiquette: How to Visit a Grave Respectfully
Most cemeteries open at dawn and close at dusk, and many lock their gates at night. Cemetery hours, where to walk, what to bring, and how to visit respectfully.
Grave & Headstone Care
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.