When you go to a loved one’s burial place to visit, the visit is very personal and emotional. As much as one would think that a visit to a grave is personal, cemeteries are also a shared space filled with history, tradition, and mutual grief. Knowing the rules of gravestone etiquette ensures that each guest…
Gravestone Etiquette Cemeteries are sacred grounds. Respectful behavior is expected. Certain etiquette rules apply around cemetery headstones. No Littering Leaving trash disrespects the space. Food wrappers, bottles, and cigarette butts have no place. Keep areas clean and dignified. Avoid Damaging Markers Cemetery headstones are fragile. Leaning or climbing on them risks damage. Don’t use for…
