Perceptions about the cemetery can also vary because of ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and familial influences and preferences.
Those who connect to their loss at the gravesite can find it to be a place of true mourning.
While it is a spot that teaches us repeatedly that the loss is final, it is also a space where our most beloved memories reside.
Many who grieve at the gravesite express their connection to the loved one by planting flowers or by praying, speaking or reading (aloud or silently) during the visit.
The cemetery can help mourners realize and appreciate their wonderful ties to the past while, over time, they gain strength and inspiration for the future. - Peter J Ryan General Manager