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2. Gravestone - Wikipedia

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   The stele (plural: stelae), as it is called in an archaeological context, is one of the oldest forms of funerary art.Originally, a tombstone was the stone lid of a stone coffin, or the coffin itself, and a gravestone was the stone slab (or ledger stone) that was laid flat over a grave.

3. Monumental masonry - Wikipedia

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   The headstone is typically arranged after the burial. The choice of materials (typically a long-lasting kind of stone, such as marble or granite) and the style and wording of the inscription is negotiated between the monumental mason and the family members. Because of the emotional significance of the headstone to the family members, monumental ...

4. Funerary art in Puritan New England - Wikipedia

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   Before the English colonies were fully established and had fully functioning economies, burial rituals were expensive; a relatively elaborate funeral in Boston in the 1720s would have cost around £100. [B] The headstones were a relatively small part of the overall expense; in the 1720s headstones ranged from £2 to over £40. [38]

5. Burial insurance: How it works and how much it costs - AOL

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   Burial insurance is a type of whole life insurance policy that can be used to cover your burial and other funeral costs. You can generally purchase one of these policies after you turn 50 to help ...

6. Cemetery - Wikipedia

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   In order to reduce the labour cost, devices such as string trimmers are increasingly used in cemetery maintenance, [citation needed] but such devices can damage the monuments and headstones. Cemetery authorities dislike the criticism they receive for the deteriorating condition of the headstones, arguing that they have no responsibility for the ...

7. 7 ‘Free’ Things That Actually Cost You Money - AOL

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   For many people, trying to save money feels like running on a treadmill. As hard as you try to get ahead, you end up in the same place. The Nuclear Savings Rule: 10 Frugal Living Tips From the ...