All articles tagged with #cemetery
Dozens of bronze/brass vases were stolen from graves at Fresno Memorial Gardens, upsetting families as Memorial Day preparations were underway; thieves target metal items to resell, prompting some to replace metal vases with plastic and prompting heightened security at other cemeteries.
Authorities in Cumuto Cemetery, Trinidad and Tobago, discovered the remains of 50 babies and 6 adults, with most adult remains bearing identification tags. Preliminary indications suggest unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses, and police say the finding is deeply troubling as investigations proceed to identify those responsible and determine how the remains were discarded.
Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago are investigating after 56 bodies were found dumped at a cemetery, with forensic teams examining the remains and the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Cornell researchers estimate 5.5–5.6 million ground-nesting bees live under East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, based on spring 2023 emergence traps, making it one of the largest bee aggregations on record. The population consists of many individual nests rather than a single colony, with bees overwintering underground and emerging in spring thanks to undisturbed soil, minimal pesticides, and nearby flowering plants.
Scientists discovered a massive underground colony of ground-nesting bees (Andrena regularis) beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, estimating 3.1 to 8 million bees emerged in a single season—enough activity to rival hundreds of honeybee hives—highlighting the crucial role of solitary bees in pollination and biodiversity and underscoring cemeteries as overlooked habitats that deserve protection; the study notes low parasitism and timing patterns in bee emergence that aid survival.
BBC Verify has verified footage from Abdanan showing a security official firing toward mourners at a cemetery during 40th‑day commemorations for those killed in Iran’s crackdown; the incident occurs as anti-government chants are heard in several cities, while state media denied injuries and rights groups estimate thousands killed in the protests.
A Syracuse widow who spent years sleeping at her husband’s cemetery grave after his death and eviction was helped by a retired cemetery officer. The officer paid for a hotel, connected her with a college, launched a crowdfunding campaign, and facilitated a move into an affordable tiny home through a nonprofit, transforming her life from sleeping outdoors to having a home and renewed hope.
Archaeologists in Wales have uncovered a 6th or 7th-century burial site with predominantly female skeletons, domestic artifacts, and a possible small religious building, suggesting it was part of an early female religious community, with ongoing excavations aiming to understand more about early Christianity and community life.
Archaeologists have uncovered over 70 bodies at a medieval execution cemetery in Buckingham, dating back to the 13th century, providing rare insights into medieval society and criminal executions, with further analysis ongoing.
Vases keep disappearing from Lakewood Memory Gardens West cemetery in Chattanooga, with one family member expressing frustration over the ongoing thefts. The cemetery has no on-site staff, and the police are cooperating in criminal investigations. The stolen vases, which can cost up to $300 to replace, have prompted calls for increased security measures such as additional lighting. The community is concerned about the impact on families visiting the gravesites and is urging for more action to address the issue.
Due to overcrowding in cemeteries, Palestinians in Gaza are being buried in a mass grave, highlighting the dire situation in the region.
A monument has been unveiled at the Gallatin City Cemetery in Tennessee to honor the more than 500 African Americans buried in unmarked graves. The cemetery, established in 1814, was segregated, and many Black residents were buried in the back. The monument was made possible through a donation from Volunteer State Bank and the use of ground penetrating radar to locate the graves. The Friends of the Gallatin City Cemetery, a group dedicated to maintaining the cemetery, organized the unveiling and continue to raise funds for preservation efforts.
Archaeologists in Gaza have discovered what is believed to be the largest cemetery in the region, with a total of 135 graves unearthed so far. The excavation also revealed two lead sarcophagi, a first for Gaza archaeology. The team plans to send the skeletons and human remains for further research and continue excavating other artifacts. The discoveries provide valuable insights into the cultural material and health conditions of the ancient population.
Archaeologists in Nebraska are excavating a former Native American boarding school in search of the remains of up to 80 children who died at the school and were buried on the grounds. The Genoa Indian Industrial School was part of a national system of boarding schools that aimed to assimilate Indigenous people into white culture. The school operated from 1884 to 1931 and housed nearly 600 students from over 40 tribes. The search for the cemetery has been ongoing for decades, and recent ground-penetrating radar and canine searches have indicated a possible burial site. If human remains are found, the State Archeology Office will work with the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs to determine the next steps, which could include creating a memorial or returning the bodies to tribes.
Archaeologists are excavating a field in Genoa, Nebraska, believed to contain the lost cemetery of a Native American boarding school. No remains were found on the first day of digging, contradicting a press release from the Lincoln Indian Center claiming the discovery of ancestral American Indian children's remains. The State Archaeology Office and the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs will determine the fate of any remains found, which could be reburied or returned to their tribes, though identifying the tribes may pose a challenge.