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Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill S.1629 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves
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Gravestones are more than just stones... They hold the stories of our past and are considered sacred objects by many including this week's guest, Rachel Meyer from Epoch Preservation. Join Jennie and Dianne as they learn of Rachel's mission to outlaw the selling of gravestones in Massachusetts that have been removed from cemeteries. She shares Ordinary Extraordinary stories of gravestones that have been recovered and returned over the years and how her bill aims to protect these precious monuments.
Read Bill SD.2426 (An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves) in full here:
If you want to help pass this bill, begin here: https://malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Contact
If you would like to contact Rachel regarding cemetery preservation/ conservation, you can reach her through Epoch Preservation's website:
https://epochpreservation.com/contact/
Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here:
https://oecemetery.etsy.com
Chapters
1. Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill S.1629 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Texas Together: with Hondo (00:13:14)
3. (Cont.) Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill S.1629 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves (00:13:52)
256 episodes
Manage episode 465224400 series 2803043
Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email.
Gravestones are more than just stones... They hold the stories of our past and are considered sacred objects by many including this week's guest, Rachel Meyer from Epoch Preservation. Join Jennie and Dianne as they learn of Rachel's mission to outlaw the selling of gravestones in Massachusetts that have been removed from cemeteries. She shares Ordinary Extraordinary stories of gravestones that have been recovered and returned over the years and how her bill aims to protect these precious monuments.
Read Bill SD.2426 (An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves) in full here:
If you want to help pass this bill, begin here: https://malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Contact
If you would like to contact Rachel regarding cemetery preservation/ conservation, you can reach her through Epoch Preservation's website:
https://epochpreservation.com/contact/
Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here:
https://oecemetery.etsy.com
Chapters
1. Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill S.1629 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Texas Together: with Hondo (00:13:14)
3. (Cont.) Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill S.1629 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves (00:13:52)
256 episodes
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