A Brief History of Cemeteries in America

Send us Fan MailDid you know that cemeteries were some of the first public parks Americans had access to? Wild! Whether you think they’re hauntingly beautiful and historic like Jen and Carolyn or, they give you the creeps, you’ll appreciate this episode on the origin of cemeteries in the United States. Bust out your black lipstick and join Jen and Carolyn as they break down the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard and discuss why cemeteries often evoke feelings of peace. You'll also learn about the "tombstone tourism" industry and hear all about the time Jen dragged Carolyn to Anne Rice's grave in 105 degree Nola heat!   Here's The Difference Between A Cemetery And A Graveyard | HuffPost Lifehttps://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/03/our-first-public-parks-the-forgotten-history-of-cemeteries/71818/The Potential of Our Decay: Cemeteries That Save the American Landscape | Folklife Magazinehttps://www.theepochtimes.com/bright/tombstone-tourism-isnt-as-somber-as-it-sounds-5575210?welcomeuser=1https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/picnic-in-cemeteries-americaCemeteries - Town of ColmaReligious Space, Chapter 32: Situating the DeadVisiting Cemeteries and Its Psychological ImpactNational Geographic: A Mysterious Human Species may have been the first to bury their deadDeath and Dying: How different cultures view the endDeath and Funerals in World Religions-Jennifer Uzellhttps://www.britannica.com/list/7-unique-burial-rituals-across-the-worldhttps://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/1/29/images-from-the-indonesian-xyz#:~:text=The%20Ma'nene%20ritual%20involves,while%20the%20bodies%20are%20out.