Also for the dead.
From the last series of shots of our Livigno holiday which I interrupted for the festive season. This is from the 7th day, that is from 9th September, 2023.
On one side of the Livigno church is the village cemetery. There were the usual private burial tombs with statues to commemorate loved ones But there were also these tombs along the perimeter of the cemetery which reminded me of the apartment blocks we see today or maybe chests of drawers. However they all were very nicely maintained with bouquets of flowers. In Malta we still stick to the old ritual though the government has been exploring the possibility of a crematorium.
Thank you for your looks, comments and fav's on yesterday's picture - always appreciated.
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I have an American friend who told me when he dies he will be buried six feet up. When I queried it, he described a wall just like this one where he has a reserved spot for when the time comes.
My late parents were cremated and we (as a family) have purchased a memorial stone for them which is on a wall like this where you can leave flowers when you visit.
Well that’s a very tidy way of commemorating a loved one. It’s interesting how different countries deal with the dead……no cremation in Malta? Interesting.
I have mixed feelings about showing gravestones , memorial stones dione , I am not sure where I stand on the genre . I think I prefer the bottom photo as it is softer on the eye . Stay safe buddy
Ian
Thank you Dione for your lovely comments about my family. You're very kind.