We're so safe and generic today, even in how we deal with death. Our markers are smooth slabs with sayings that hold as much individuality as the statement "over the moon" does when describing a joyous event. Graveyards of old tell stories in a few words. The engravings would also be perceived as being triggering / in poor taste / goth / fill in the blanks, by the overly blanketed denizens that take to Twitter and Facebook to vent their desire to police everything. These headstones convey so much more. There is also a beauty in the site that encourages people to stop and reflect. That doesn't exist today.
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