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Cemeteries have fascinated me since I was a child.  Early on, I remember visiting a Russian Orthodox cemetery and being intrigued by the atypical headstones and striking sculpture I discovered.  That allure remains with me today.  I never tire of exploring an uncrawled graveyard. 

Imagine my surprise to learn along the way that I am just one of thousands who are taphophiles.  Taphophilia is an interest in or love of graves and cemeteries.  I am especially drawn to the memorial art and architecture of cemeteries.  My keenest interest is finding and photographing cemetery angels and unusual headstones.

Cemeteries blend remembrance, history and art in a peaceful, but sometimes neglected setting.  I believe the past should never be forgotten and we should appreciate the heritage of all graveyards.  I encourage all to support your state and/or local community's efforts to save and preserve historical cemeteries.