Epitaphs

1. Epitaphs
In Corpses Coffins and Crypts Epitaphs pp.172-185, the author argues that there are
5 categories of epitaphs:
1. Poignant
2. Pious
3. Patriotic
4. Historic
5. Humorous
Part 1: Review the following slides and determine which of the five categories each
epitaph could be labeled. Explain your answer.
Part 2: After you have analyzed each picture, follow the links to learn the story
behind the epitaphs. How does your initial analysis change after understanding the
background?

2. http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/iowa-cookie-recipe-memorialized-on-gravestone/article_43d424d4-4e17-11e2-8654-0019bb2963f4.html

3. https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10550322

4. https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27764227

5. Upload your analysis into Blackboard
• For each gravestone epitaph, you should include Part 1 and Part 2.