Even pointing at a grave could bring bad luck. Taking photos of graveyards means people have courted bad luck! Officially, trespassing is a criminal offense for which you can be arrested and convicted. Jail time is “unusual,” but can happen.
Visiting Graves
What should you not do when visiting a grave? Don’t go after hours. In Western cultures, funeral ceremonies are often in cemeteries.
- Bring flowers.
- Place a photo.
- Decorate the grave.
- Walk, kneel and pray or meditate.
- Talk to your loved one.
Afterlife of Spells and Grave Markers
Instant and sorcery spells go into your graveyard after resolving. A grave ledger is a large flat stone slab on a grave. It often features engraved inscriptions.
Cemetery Maintenance and Memorials
Once a cemetery is filled, the endowment care trust handles maintenance.
What do you say on a memorial plaque?
- “In memory of”
- “Dedicated to the memory of”
The Graveyard Mystery
She is a murdered, mixed-race woman, shot by another woman over a man. We put this on Ancestry and Find a Grave. We messaged a relative but they never answered. The mystery of our graveyard remains unsolved.
Graveyard Shift Origins
The term "Graveyard Shift” has an unnerving, macabre origin. In Transylvania superstitions are strong. Many believe the dead may come back to life as vampires if precautions aren’t taken.
Graveyard Etiquette
What happens when you point at a grave? Visitors are strongly advised not to point at a grave.
What happens when you visit someone’s grave? A visit to a cemetery can be a time of healing, reflection, catharsis, sharing memories, saying prayers, saying goodbye, or a ritual of remembrance.
Is it disrespectful to walk on a grave? Yes, it is considered disrespectful. Do your best to not walk over graves.
Full Graveyards
What happens when a graveyard is full? The cemetery stops new burials and continues to be maintained.
Dream Interpretations and Health Concerns
Dreaming of praying at a grave can mean needing to process a traumatic experience.
What does it mean to have feet in the grave? If someone has one foot in the grave, they are very old or very ill and will probably die soon.
Respecting the Deceased
Violation of existing prohibitions can lead to unpleasant consequences. Signs and superstitions regarding this issue: Accidentally stepping on a grave can cause strong anger of the deceased. To correct the situation, you should quickly jump aside and sincerely ask the deceased for forgiveness.
Historical Graveyards
On a recent visit to Scotland, we visited the Greyfriars Kirkyard, a famous graveyard, and had much the same feelings as you discuss. It was a little disappointing that so many of the tombstones had deteriorated over the hundreds of years that have passed but still very interesting and thought provoking.