Eerie Vintage Photos That Capture Death
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- Bruges cemetery, Centrale Begraafplaats Assebroek (Main cemetery at Assebroek
also known as the cemetery of the skull, one of the most beautiful cemeteries I've seen
This mysterious burial ground is not only the oldest in Belgium, it is also a wonderful place of silence within walking distance of the city centre. Prominent Bruges figures from the arts, literature, politics, or nobility have been given their final resting place here.
Cemetery since 1787
At the end of the 18th century, Emperor Joseph II ordered an end to the centuries-old tradition of burying people around the churches. Graveyards had to be removed from the city, well outside the city walls, because hygiene and public health took priority. The Bruges City Council promptly bought a plot of land in Assebroek. The first burial took place in 1787 and from 1810 onwards, all inhabitants of Bruges were buried here.
Contemplative atmosphere
Access the cemetery via the beautiful gatehouse. The peace and quiet, along with the overwhelming greenery, are bound to slow down your heartbeat. Just have a wander around. Notice the ancient beech trees, some of which are more than 200 years old. In the 19th century, an imposing grave monument was a status symbol for the well-heeled. Keeping up appearances for eternity. Many gravestones and tombstones are the product of the creative minds of high-profile sculptors. Enjoy the melancholic splendour that can be found in abundance.
From 2 to 12 hectares
Compared to 1787, the cemetery is now much larger. At a certain point in time, plots were added for members of the clergy, such as Jesuits and beguinage nuns. The British, who were present in large numbers in the city in the 19th century, were also allocated a place here. A sizeable proportion of the cemetery has been occupied by war graves since the First World War. This is the final resting place of Belgian, British and German soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in the war. The most recent expansion accommodates a columbarium with a scattering area and urn tombstones.
Valuable heritage
A remarkable building near the entrance houses a small exhibition about the beautiful heritage, folklore, art and architecture. Admire the typical grave symbols. The hourglass is a symbol of the passing of time. Or the dove, the snakes, or the skull. Together, they tell a tale of hope, fear, or love.
Living cemetery
These days, the Stedelijke Commissie voor Graftekens (Municipal Shrines Commission) advises the city on the management and restoration of the cemetery. Bruges has been a pioneer in the repurposing of graves, i.e. the reuse of old grave monuments since the 1980s. The graves are being cleared, but the city also encourages the preservation and restoration of historic and monumental tombs. This means that ancient tombs are retained
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You may be in a cemetery and looking at photos of loved ones. Somehow it brings life to that person in the photo because you can think about them and imagine what their life was like. I find it comforting and very caring to those that have passed. A memory of them.
Yes, I feel like I have met them, even though they have passed
I agree. There is a connection when you see a portrait of someone. It brings them to life in your mind.
What a lovely, almost bucolic setting for a cemetery. I just loved this wee walk through history. It is astonishing that so many of these pieces of porcelain and photos are intact after two World Wars. As for the lady in her "eternal slumber photo", I have always been fascinated by them as my grandmother Pruitt's people were religious about postmortem photography. While I did find her collection macabre when I was a child, I sure wish I had them now. There were ambrotypes and tintype photos from the late 1840s, 1860s all the way up to her mother's funeral who died in my lifetime back in the 1980s. I well recall her great aunt's photos from 1918. There were funeral torches attached to the corners of her coffin and wheat bound in wreaths and sheaves all along the middle... mouth gaping open. Any way, enough of my stories. Thanks so much for this lovely video, Sue. Hope you had a glorious visit. Be blessed and be well in all things.
Wow, thanks for sharing. I loved hearing this, thank you 😊
Brilliant story, thank you so much
What a fascinating place Sue. I wonder if this place is the equivalent of the monumental stonemasons that we often find just outside the graveyard gates. It gives you the idea of what you can buy for the graves. Thank you so much for taking the time to find these wonderful places. Since we’ve become disabled we can’t do the graveyard expeditions as we called them. Scotland has some lovely wee places
@bobbibuttons8730 yes, Scotland is on the list
Wow I loved your story thank you for sharing. ❤
How beautiful. Looks like vandals don't bother this cemetery. In the USA, those photo's would be destroyed.
Thank you, Sue, for the nice tour
@@Lovescoffee-zo2bt you are correct about that.
Didn't see any vandalism here or around the area
For some folks all they had was that last photo. All my loved ones are gone. I'm alone. I found my hubby deceased outside. I will never forget it. It haunts me. When I see those postmortem photo's my heart goes out to the family but I also understand. Heart breaking.
Ot is heartbreaking, we never forget them, the pain lasts, we just learn to live with it, I'm sorry about your hubby, certainly not easy finding him like that but he is with you x x
I’m so sorry……remember him in your mind as he was alive. He would love that.
Bless you and I hope you find peace, I understand what you have gone through.❤
Tonight I am thinking about you :) I wish you peace, stranger.
@@munroborisenko7278 ty
Watching this tonight, on the 14th of August Sue. The anniversary of my son's death.Did bring a tear or two,seeing the children's graves.God bless to them all.😢XX
Not an easy time for you, I can never imagine the pain of loosing a child but I sure felt the emotion seeing those little children. Heartbreaking as you know this yourself. May your son rest in peace
@SerenitySueGraveyards Thank you Sue.He died in 1978,but always remembered in my heart.I find what you do very relaxing and calming. I found your cemetery very beautiful. XX
(((Hugs))) from an internet stranger and a mom.
I think toddler and older children do invoke sadness. They have been in life awhile & have attachments to the people who love them & whom they love, as well. It’s more for the people they have left behind here, I think. Once they are in God’s arms, all is Good for them. It’s those left still in Earthly life that mourn. 💚💚💚💚
That is so very true 💔
What a beautiful cemetery Sue. Cemeteries in the United States are not so beautiful and well kept as overseas. Thanks for sharing all these beautiful graves and pictures with us! Your the best. God Bless!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cemetery where most of the monuments and crypts are angled like that towards the open walkway. Wow, I find that fascinating.
Me too, it was a beautiful cemetery
It felt like a "magical mystery tour" Sue, thank you so much. Hope your blister has healed! Take care, Deb of Oz XXX
Wasn't it just wonderful
I wish you could come back with someone who either knows the language or some of the history of this fascinating cemetery. I love that there are photos on the grave, it gives so much more meaning. Yes is is always sad to see the graves of children.
Thank you ❤️
My favorite video yet . It's just so peaceful. I love the idea of meeting the person by their photos. Very tranquil video Sue. fantastic work and thanks for sharing
Thanks very much ❤️
Yes, mine too ❤
I've always loved looking at photos on the stones. They let you see who that person was. That area in the beginning was beautiful. The porcelain flowers are very pretty. This is one of my favorite videos.
Thanks so much Susan
How fortunate that you saw them!
Most beautiful and poignant cemetery I have ever seen. Nice to see it so well kept, for future people to come, learn, and reflect.
Well said, I loved it too
I just love the photos i find it so interesting to see them i think about how they lived, where were they happy
I love the photos too, like we knew them
This is such an AWESOME cemetery, full of history and tranquility!! The greenery is just stunningly BEAUTIFUL!! It's an ideal place to rest for eternity, and for wildlife to thrive too!!
Thanks for bringing us to Belgium with you, Sue!! XXXX 🤗❤👍👏💕💙💞
I totally agree!, so beautiful
@@SerenitySueGraveyardsReminds me of a wood rather than a cemetery!!
@nadiabrook7871 yes, it definitely does
I bet it's overwhelming, to a degree as to which ones to stop at or frustrating to not read the language. I'm glad you're home, with a hand extended like the ones we saw which means trust me.❤ You're an amazing woman Sue.🎉
Ahh, thank you. If I had my way, videos would be 4 hours long, haha
I think the photos and other item have fallen off some graves and someone came up with the great idea to put them on show so they not forgotten
@purplehaze5977 yes, I think they must have as they are someone's graves and photos
I just love the walk you've taken us with you. What Im impressed that families aren't forgotten as the display of photos are set on top for view. Very peaceful as I love it the most. You would wonder how often family members visit for many probably moved away or died elsewhere. Again thank you Sue , this is different and I like it very much.
You are so respectful of these that passed....they are "alive" again if only for a short while with your tours! ❤
Thank you so much 💓
This was breathtaking! Every grave is beautiful. And the photos are lovely. Thank you so much, Sue 😊
You are so welcome toms ❤️
The flowers remind me of Capodimonte porcelain from Italy. I collect them. Thanks for the tour, I enjoyed it so much.
Yes, they do look like that. Some are porcelain, and some kind of feel like they're metal. They are beautiful
Wow😮 Sue this video was breathtaking especially the small private building, omgosh, everything just so gorgeous...thank you so so much.❤😊❤😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sue 👋 loved the uniqueness of this graveyard/cemetery. Please keep these videos coming!!! Well done!!! xx
Thank you, I will, they will get even better
You had spirit following you through that little museum, rocks were crunching when you were standing still, and what sounded like a glass door clicking open, or shut . What an amazing cemetery. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful places.
I'll have to watch again, that would be cool if they were
@@SerenitySueGraveyardsI heard like a quiet cough followed by a sigh.
Beautiful cemetery. Those nuns graves had such beautiful crosses. I think I may have to have a holiday in Brussels.
Oh please do, stay near brussels central station, that brings you right to Bruges, we did use Uber too but it was as cheap as the trains
Sue, thank you so much for taking us here. What a beautiful cemetery. You take us all on a adventure to places we will never reach. ❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
Beautiful cemetery with all that greenery and old photos
Absolutely stunning Sue,thankyou take care
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Thank you! You too!
Hey Sue😊 nice video👌🏾 and Tentoonstelling means Exhibition 🤩
Yes, I googled it after but didn't put it in as I like people to have a go at translation ❤️❤️
Duch is my language ❤️
Ahh brilliant ❤️❤️
Just wow. How awesome is this place. Ya got me in the beginning ty. Awesome history even if you can't read it. Pictures lol
It was stunning, every area I went I found more pictures
Bless you, Sue!! ❤ you are very kind hearted. Thanks for another great video
You are so welcome
They really do a lovely job, taking care of the cemetery. Love all the trees!
Me too
Great video Sue, as always. 😁🐶
Thanks very much ❤️
Lovely place sue hope you had a great time video amazing
It was brilliant, lots of walking and blisters but worth it
Boy Sue i would be done walking in a block or so. Thanks for all that walking. I could not do what you do i would need a chair. Beautiful cemetary. Thanks for your hard work. And all the history there.
I always pay for it when I stop, I think I did 26,000 steps that day
@@SerenitySueGraveyards oh i walk then stop to rest and then start again.
What a graveyard today. Pictures and amazing crosses. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve never seen so many photos on graves! And the building with all the pictures in there. Beautiful
Thank you so much!
Wow it is so Beautiful. The way they have everything so organized. I'm actually glad you went to the section of just crosses, let's you know they even respected the poor. Some as you know won't even put a cross up. I love the way you're so respectful of the dead..❤💪🏽🕊🦋🙏🏽
Thank you so much!
It is so interesting to see how so many funeral customs are the same across many countries and oceans. But then there are the poignant, unique customs in those countries too.
I love those sweet porcelain flowers, and the pictures are so touching. You are right, it is like when I see their pictures I say "hello" to these sweet souls. It reminds me there are sweet souls alive now...and to take the opportunity to say hello!
I am amazed how well-preserved and untouched by vandals this location is. I am happy to see the respect and love for those who have paved the way for us that follow.
Wouldn't it be great to travel to more countries and continents to see their funerary customs?
Thank you for taking us along on your journeys. ❤ 🌹
Oh that's my dream, to find more cemeteries in the world, I'm not a lover of flying but boy was it worth it
That would be wonderful and it would be fun to tag along with you in your videos!❤
I love the history of cemeteries and graveyards and even though I do find all the photos of the people that have passed I still find it heartbreaking. They all had lives, they lived, laughed, loved and cried, just like we all do. Looking upon their faces brings them to life again and I love that, I love that for a few minutes whilst we look at them they exist. But seeing the children...absolutely heartbreaking. Makes me want to hold them in my arms to keep them safe from whatever happened to them. A beautiful video Sue, thank you ❤ xx
Ahh bless you, yes me too, it's almost like for a moment I felt some of that pain, I love the photos makes me feel like I've met them
I don't speak the French they do in Belgium, but I think those graves devoted to the Zusters are actually an order of Beguines, which is really neat. It's abeen a while since I read about them, but the Beguines were an "order" of lay sisters (they lived in cloisters and took vows of poverty and chastity, but wer enever ordained or under the control of the medieval church. They often specialized in women's health, specifically obstetrics and midwifery.
Thanks for the nice walk, Sue!
Thanks so much ❤️
Graves are different and beautiful with the photos ! Very good up keeping of the grounds. Thanks for walking in the heat to bring us this Sue❤️
Thanks, Liz. I'd have walked and walked in the beauty here, just so peaceful, but yes, the heat was hot for an Irish lass lol
Hello Sue…… what a lovely place! But I agree with you about Lena’s death bed photo….is that really how you want your loved one to be remembered? I’m sure there must have been happier ones they could have used. That’s sad. Then you get the baby Monique!
So heartbreaking! Yes! It does feel as if you have now met the person when you see their photo likeness. I did like the little museum
You found…and like you I love those old porcelain or bisc ware flowers. Just a shame they break so easily on a grave where a lawn mower can hit them. As a child I remember a beautiful floral arrangement in bisc ware with two doves and a glass dome over the top to protect. I can still remember how devastated, I was aged nine when I visited and found a stone from the mower had hit the glass, and after that it just went green an crumbled. I wept. Never saw another one there. Lovely blue sky and green trees etc!
You mentioned a man from Barton Bendish in Norfolk. I know Barton Bendish, very flat farming land, not a large population, and I don’t recognise the name. Fancy finding him out there!! The graves here seem much more packed in together …but I like the trees hanging over them, almost protectively…. Thankyou for walking in the heat, and sharing your beautiful video, I’d love to visit myself, but that may not happen, so it’s huge for me, when you do this . Bless you and Thankyou so much. Safe trip home! Love and hugs! Helen xxx👩🦳🙏💕🌹xx Godbless you!
Thanks Helen, perhaps it was the only photo they had taken back them of the lady in her death bed
One thing I always dreaded while working at a mortuary was working with children. Many people think we get use to it after awhile. That is far from the truth. It would take a long for me to get back to being myself. Good video Sue. Take care and God bless.🙏🏻❤
Beautiful cemetery. I love when they have the old photos on the gravestones. My grandparents are Italian and are buried in an Italian Catholic cemetery and many there have photos. I love to look at them. Saying it’s like you met them is a great way to describe it. I should have mentioned that their graves are in the U.S. 🙂 Also, I loved that modern looking skull.
Thank you, loved the photos
Such A Lovely Cemetery ...Thank You For Sharing !!!!! XXOOV
You're very welcome 🙏
I Love the ceramic photos.....i think I would want a ceramic photo of myself on my tombstone.....
Me too
I'm wondering if all the unattached photos came from gravestones that were damaged/vandalized during WW1 or WW2. In France, people are interred 50 yrs, then the gravesite headstone, etc are removed. Its nice to see this lovely cemetary, thanks for taking us with you!
You're very welcome 🙏
I doubt the unattached photos are due to WW1 & 2 specifically. Probably only normal wear & tear.
i think the sousters are nuns Sue, pretty sure.
Yes, I think so Tom
Not exactly, the stone at 17:07 mentions the zusters/sisters were beguines living at the beguinage "Ten Wyngaerde".
There are no traditional beguines left today but a few new beguinages "new style" have been founded.
@@flitsertheo thanks for the info.
Absolutely amazing Sue. Best yet!
Thank you ❤️
All of it was so, so beautiful. Thank you Sue as always, for taking us where Hubby and I currently cannot go xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥
You are so welcome
Greetings from Poteet texas.this is a good video thanks I hope I do as well when I launch mine a little later this year.my mom past away around 2 this morning. She was 78
I am so sorry to hear that Gary, my mam and dad are nearing that age and when I think of the time they too will pass, I cry. Can't bare thinking about it. I hope you are doing OK my friend. May your mom rest in peace. Are you starting your own channel? Let me know if you do, if I can help I will, mind yourself
Gorgeous Gorgeous Cemetery...So grateful you took us with you..Never seen so many photos in one Cemetery absolutely loved it..Sending big love to you Sue ✈ ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it Maureen 😊
Very lovely walk amoung the Graves today. I would have loved to be there with you. We could have used my wheelchair to navigate most of the areas. Me pushing you until I tired, then you pushing me until you tired etc ... anywY, loved the video regardless. Have a wonderful time there until we meet again.
May you find travel mercies and make new friends where you go. God Bless, Angie
Thanks so much Angie ❤️
Beautiful video thank you so much Sue.
Glad you enjoyed it, I enjoyed making it
Oh Sue! How beautiful and heart rendering. Seeing their faces makes me wonder how their lives were...were they happy? Did they have a good life? Did they find love? So thought provoking!!!
Yes, that's how I felt, it left me feeling sadness and full of wonder
So many beautiful, beautiful things in this cemetery! Walking down the mossy rows looks like a moving impressionistic painting. The individual graves are so artistic and personal. As for that private section, I wonder if all the cemetery elements were once for sale? "Tentoonstelling" means exhibition, but I wonder in what context. Nice post mortem photo. Some of them can be very beautiful. I have seen a few around here. They're not for everyone, but sometimes that's the only photo the family may have.
Yes an exhibition but then who's photos are they and there were graves too, a little strange but just so beautiful
You could add these ornaments as an upsale when ordering a gravestone.
Thank you for showing us the photos and ur walk. It is appreciated!! From Ohio USA ❤❤
Thanks so much ❤️
Thank you, Sue. Many of my family members are buried here, including my grandfather, who died in Belgium, fighting in WWII. With family from both Ireland and Belgium, it's a gift to see these places. God bless 💛
I have to say they are in the most beautiful place I have seen on my channel. I'd love to be laid to rest here, may all your family who have passed rest in peace 🙏
@@SerenitySueGraveyards It does look beautiful, doesn't it? It's like nothing I've ever seen before. It's nice to know my family is here. Thank you for the family blessings 💛
@melissah4084 ❤️❤️
Beautiful old cemetery, lots of trees, green moss and monuments. Would love to take photos there. Thank you, Sue
I bet lots travel to photograph here and maybe paint too
Such an amazing cemetery. People of that era really wanted their deceased love ones to be in a beautiful place to rest.
Yes and they got this place right, I'd love to be buried here
This Cemetery is absolutely Stunning!!! So Beautiful!!!! Thank You for bringing us with you!!! 🪬💞🧿💞☠️🪦☠️💞🧿💞🪬
You are so welcome
Beautiful and unique cemetery. Bless you. Kathy
Thanks Kathy
What a nice cemetery. It looks like it could be the start of Fall there also. Some of the trees look like they are changing colors.
Lived the trees
This is such a beautiful cemetery. I love the moss over the tops of the tombs.
Me too, makes it even more prettier
When there's a photo the stones don't seem so hard they now have an occupant when we drive by houses we wonder who live in there. With the photos it's like a whole household they're all together. I love your videos.
Thank you ❤️
What a beautiful cemetery. The stones and monuments are gorgeous. You're right about the] pictures, the babies and little children are the hardest to look at. So sad. Thank you for showing us around this amazing place. It does seem like we're following around with you.
Thank you so much 💓
Another great video sue and great pictures sadly the picture of lena looks like she was starting to decompose by looking at the face and hands but amazing cemetery keep up the good work take care and stay safe 👍 🙏🙏
Yes her hands looked like that for sure, bless her
This is an absolutely amazing cemetery! Just beautiful❤
Thank you, I agree
Absolutely beautiful. God bless them all and rest in peace. ❤❤❤
Thanks ❤️
great cemetery , thanks for sharing the video 😄👌👋
Thank you too
Thank you Sue. A nice walk. I wonder of the huge amount graves with the crosses you kept saying suster, if they might be "Sisters" Nuns? With Mother and Fathers as well. From the church. Anyway it was a nice walk, even though it was raining here in Colorado, as i watched. Thank you.
Yes, Zusters are sisters, as in nuns
What a beautiful cemetery you can tell Autumn is on its way by the colours of the leaves on the trees . Thankyou for sharing your time in Brussels with us .
Thanks so much
Thank you Sue for the wonderful walk through this beautiful cemetery, I love seeing the pictures too, it is almost like you do know them by seeing who they were. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
What an amazing well planned and cared for cemetery. I am not religious in any way but can still appreciate what families do for their departed loved ones and respect others beliefs. Thank you Sue for what you and GV do for those that have gone before us. 💜💜
Thanks so much 🙏
That cemetery is so beautiful. Reminds me of our own Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati.
It is absolutely gorgeous
So beautiful and peaceful. So different from the wide lawns and flat headstones common here. I love the many different styles as well as the photos reminding us that each of those resting places mark real people who would undoubtedly be amazed that strangers are visiting them over 100 years after they passed.
That is so true, I hope my visits remind those who have passed that they are indeed remembered
so moving seeing the photos bring it back that these were real people once wish we did it more here how its so moving to ☺😌
It's very beautiful here, and the photos are sad yet in a way like we met, just for a moment
@@SerenitySueGraveyards thats so true brings the people back for the moment to ☺🙂 great video to
Thank you ❤️
Love seeing the photos as you feel more of a connection to the names 🙏
Yes, that's how I felt too
Hi sue wow that's beautiful in there with all the photos and headstones and everything else amazing the photos are amazing lovely cemetery sue and video it's definitely a bit old cemetery beautiful sue thanks for sharing rest in peace everyone in this cemetery 🙏💐 take care sue 👍
Take care Shel ❤️
So peaceful and beautiful... so many families, life's lived. Thank you for sharing, such a green setting, lots of trees, looks very old.
Yes, thank you
You always have a wonderful time finding unusual things in cemetery's Sue, all the pictures are amazing, the babies and such young children so sad💖😪, WHOOA there was a name on those crosses, one said Lust, that's my mom's maiden name! At 16:30 in your video,,,,!from Lynda in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks so much, never heard that surname before, that's great you saw it
Wow... Thank you for sharing this day... Beautiful, interesting cemetery. I could listen to you talk all day long... Blessings, Sue.
You are so welcome
I've really been enjoying all your videos. And your partner from grave visitations. You guys are great! This old southern girl absolutely loves both of your accents. I could listen to you talk all day❤❤❤
Thank you so much 💓
I could not walk in that cemetery without my cleaning supplies. I would be scraping off all that green stuff on the stones. Beside that, it is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Thank you ❤️
@@SerenitySueGraveyards watching from Hazelhurst, WI
I love all the trees ...
Life amoung death ...
Thanks Sue
You're welcome, the whole area was stunning
@@SerenitySueGraveyards stunning 😙
We don’t have graveyards like this where I live in Indiana. Of course, we aren’t as old a country as you all are. I would give anything to walking with you there:-). Thank you for showing us how beautiful this graveyard is🙏
You are most welcome, it's like someone painted this place, so perfect and beautiful
Zuster means Sister or Nuns. You walked by a Nunnery Gravesites. Beautiful Cemetery 😍.
Thank you, yes I guessed it was sister, like nuns
Those photographs were amazing. Beautiful cemetery. Great video, thank you very much Sue. Have a great day 😀
Thank you! You too!
@@SerenitySueGraveyards You are very much welcome! Thank you very much for getting back to me! Take care 🙂
Thank you so much Sue, what a gorgeous place. I'm not surprised you are sad to have to leave!
Thank you ❤️
Sue I appreciate all your work..I especially appreciate when you give creedence or attention to deceased children.They all most likely died of diseases that today can be treated and cured..
TB ran rampant back.then in the 1800s
Thank you Rita x
What a beautiful grave yard. I like the photos of the people, it's putting a face to the name & bringing them to life
Me too, it's just so beautiful and cared for
That cemetery is stunningly beautiful, and huge! It’s remarkably well kept. Even in the places that need a little trimming the visuals are perfect. They do great things with ferns…A remarkable video and cemetery.
Yes, it is absolutely amazing here
What a gorgeous place full of memories of life. Wonderful, thank you for taking us around here.
You're welcome 😊
In the exhibition around minute 4:20 there are quite a few original grave markers in metal. These were about the only markers before the introduction of a bluestone. In the cemetery in Baasrode near Dendermonde you can still find such grave crosses in metal in the cemetery itself. The flower arrangement behind glass is possibly a piece made from the hair of the deceased. There are several more examples that are exhibited in Ghent, Dendermonde but also in Bruges.
In Ireland, we still have iron crosses too, now mostly rusted and unreadable
A beautiful visit! Thank you for sharing your journey!
You're welcome
Lovely cemetery
Another great video has always sue and grave visitations 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks
The place at .58 in the beginning could be lost items found within the cemetery, but don't know where they belong. Wonderful walk.
Thank you 😊
You do gods work. Bringing these people who haven’t had people visit there grave in who knows how long.
I appreciate that, thank you ❤️
Sue, such a beautiful cemetery and a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this.
You are so welcome
I adore the pictures. It helps us remember they were people, like us.😊
Absolutely, so beautiful
Holy smokes, that's all one cemetery?? That is HUGE!! 😮😮
Thanks for the tour, I hope you didn't get lost in there. 😉 But wow, the variety and different styles of graves and marker stones and the photos, that had to be amazing to see in person! And I'm guessing the section with all of the crosses was nuns/sisters.
Pete 🇨🇦
Yes, nuns, it is a huge cemetery and other sections too like the new area and war graves of German soldiers and Belgium soldiers, where they fought and most died right there too but times slipped by so fast so I just didn't get a chance