“Who chose burial monuments? Were the wishes of the deceased taken into consideration? It was a subject I'd never considered before.” — Susan Hubbard Copy Share Image
“The noble old synagogue had been profaned and turned into a stable by the Nazis, and left open to the elements by… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“Death would not surprise us as often as it does, if we let go of the misbelief that newborns are less mortal… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“I didn’t have a good idea, but I had an idea. Which would be a fitting quote on my tombstone.” — B.C. Johnson Copy Share Image
“Though angels were easy to finds in cemeteries, she said that she didn't especially care for funereal angels and tombstone cherubs --… — Chris Bohjalian Copy Share Image
“Now we lie here, a decapitated generation, our child-like names vanishing on tombstones, can't you see? Once there was Rock 'n' Roll,… — Laura Gentile Copy Share Image
“It's like a memorial to Atlantis or Lyonesse: these are the stone buoys that mark a drowned world.” — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“The plane banked, and he pressed his face against the cold window. The ocean tilted up to meet him, its dark surface… — Rupert Thomson Copy Share Image
“She glanced around at the tombstones. “You’re surrounded by death here. Way too depressing. You really might want to think about getting… — David Baldacci Copy Share Image
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about… — Shannon Alder Copy Share Image
