Halloween
Halloween Event at a Cemetery – Irreverent or Honorable?
This October, two Halloween events were scheduled to be held in cemeteries – one was canceled due to community complaints and backlash; another was a success with record-breaking attendance.
What was the difference? Is it okay to host an event during Halloween at a cemetery or funeral home? Or is it irreverent? Read the rest of this entry »
The 10 Most Fascinating Bone Displays in the World
As Halloween approaches, we thought we’d highlight some noted catacombs and ossuaries from around the world. OGR staff member Michael Ryan has had the pleasure of visiting an ossuary and shares history and descriptions of unforgettable locations on this week’s blog.
What are catacombs and ossuaries? Read below!
The term catacomb often brings to mind a nightmarish scene of bones piled upon each other in a dark, dank underground space with some menacing presence lurking in a nearby corner. And let’s be honest; such a description may be true of some – especially if you’ve seen the recent horror flick As Above, So Below set in the catacombs of Paris.
However, a catacomb is nothing more than an ossuary— Read the rest of this entry »
