The topic for the January 2011 edition of the Graveyard Rabbits Carnival is How long have they been there: This topic was submitted by the Association. Post a photograph of the oldest tombstone in your family collection, your local cemetery, or one you just happened...
The Domkerk was once the cathedral of Utrecht, but since the reformation in the 16th century it is a protestant church. Inside there are a few impressive graves and cenotaphs. Today we will have a look at the cenotaph of bishop Joris van Egmond. Joris (or George) van...
Over the last two weeks, we visited relatively modern cemeteries in Nieuwegein, a new town. Today, I want to show you a very old grave. This is the tomb of Guy van Avesnes, who died almost seven centuries ago. Guy, born c.1253, came from an important family. His...
Traditionally, people were buried in or around the church, in the center of the town. In the late 18th century, the belief spread that burials in churches and churchyards may have been responsible for epidemics of contagious diseases. The churches were not too keen on...
