Cemeteries

Carved wooden graves mark the plots at this cemetery in an old mining town.

The woman whose immortal cell line continues to shape scientific research was buried near her birthplace in a grave that was left unmarked for nearly 60 years.

This former burial ground, built atop discarded ballast from cargo ships, is now a public park.

This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.

Thousands of unmarked, sunken graves in a pauper's cemetery.

A place where you can symbolically rid yourself of negative thoughts and attitudes.

It's common to find the famous science communicator's grave adorned with pale blue marbles.

A memorial to those who donated their bodies to science.

The burial site of 16 men’s hair buns, which were lopped off in place of their heads.

A board game enthusiast's love for the game, memorialized forever.

This open-air spiritual sanctuary offers stunning views of Mt. Monadnock and provides a natural and peaceful environment for worship and meditation.

Just a few graves remain in this neighborhood that was once a cemetery for foreigners.

Named for a self-taught botanist who cataloged hundreds of native plants, this garden continues her work of preserving California plant life.

A faithful dog is forever watching over the family children.

This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.

A memorial for military police dogs in the former U.S. air base.