Stories about BillionGraves users and their adventures
American Revolutionary War Veterans at Arlington
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, BillionGraves honors and remembers the American Revolutionary War Veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. During the American Revolution, at the end of each battle, the victorious army usually buried the dead from both armies. It was often done in...
10 Interesting Cemeteries in Asia
Asia is home to interesting cemeteries with burial sites ranging from coffins hanging on cliffs to elaborate mausoleums with kitchens and bathrooms. Come “virtually explore” these 10 sites to learn more about the religious and cultural perspectives various Asian nations have on life and death....
Discover Unique Burial Customs in Greece
Discover unique burial customs in Greece! Some of them are unbelievable, from washing the deceased’s bones in wine to the use of a “bone box”. There is hardly a prettier place on earth than Greece, with its turquoise waters and hillsides covered in white-washed buildings....
Schoolteacher Restoring Headstones and History
Restoring headstones was not on schoolteacher Andrea Chamberlain’s “to-do” list the day she came across a neglected cemetery, but it quickly became one of the top priorities in her life. The quiet fields of Evergreen Cemetery in Girard, Michigan, hold more than simple headstones. They...
10 Famous Graves and their Interesting Stories
Here are 10 famous graves you’ll want to visit – whether in-person or virtually: from Oscar Wilde to George Washington. Some people have enduring legacies. Interest in their lives continues even after they have passed away. They attracted crowds during their lives, and continue to...
10 Things You Never Knew About Funeral Home History
10 things you never knew about funeral home history? Yes. Burial ceremonies have existed since the beginning of time but many traditions have changed. Our ancestors’ experiences when someone died were quite different from our own. The first funeral home in the United States was...
