NOT A STONE UNTURNED
At Fort Myers Memorial Park,
if you choose to wander around on foot, you need not worry when fatigue causes
you to falter. You won’t have to
search far afield for a place to rest your weary body. Benches are abundant! Regardless of the vantage point from
which you scan the extensive burial grounds, your eyes are apt to capture the
sight of graveside seats.
The prolific preponderance
of these structures causes one to wonder why there are so many more of them
than usual. A knowledgeable family service counselor explains their significance as a form of dilemma resolution.
That is, in some parts of
this mid-20th century cemetery, there’s no longer enough underground
space for second- and third-generation descendants to cozy up
to kin who were buried there. The
growing incidence of cremation has offered a logical solution to this
conundrum, and the placement of cremated remains inside benches situated above
interred family members’ bodies has kept everybody together.
Beyond the prolific seating
opportunities, there is another notable attraction here.
Upon approaching a cremation
garden, one can hear music emanating from speakers
within the tree-cloistered subdivision. Concurrently, an initial sighting of the environs yields an immediate impression of diversity. Chances are, if on the lookout for a particular type of housing for cremated remains, you might find it here. Does the plethora of assorted varieties indicate that there’s a quarry around the corner? Probably not here in the southern tip of Florida where the Everglades are ever so close!
within the tree-cloistered subdivision. Concurrently, an initial sighting of the environs yields an immediate impression of diversity. Chances are, if on the lookout for a particular type of housing for cremated remains, you might find it here. Does the plethora of assorted varieties indicate that there’s a quarry around the corner? Probably not here in the southern tip of Florida where the Everglades are ever so close!
Pathway embellishments invite lingering here to absorb the intriguing features of these
memorial pieces. The urge for
shutterbug renderings cannot be squelched!
Why bother with catalogs or Web pages to get ideas for memorial markers when such an assortment can be observed
in real life!
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| A Manufactured Cremation Rock |
Multiple cenotaph structures recognize decedents whose remains are buried elsewhere.
Columbaria in differing styles also occupy the premises.
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| Cored Monolith Niches |
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| Brick Wall Niches |
Private family columbaria afford an alternative to community structures.
Cremation Niche Family Estates provide spacious accommodations.
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As you can see, there is plenty of visual stimulation on these burial grounds! Who knew a walk through the park – the memorial kind – could be so captivating!
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