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I'm not very sure the accuracy of this, but I've seen on television (History Channel? Discovery?) that ancient Greeks and later on Romans left a pile of coins over the tombstone of the departed loved ones. The coins were meant to pay Charonte (in the greek mythology it was the entity responsible for delivery the death over the Lethe River). The Lethe River was believed to erase all the memory of the deaths. Nowadays I've heard and seen some tombstones with coins engraved but don't know the true meaning.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo pay the fairyman to take your soul over the river into the after life. Usually the coins are left on the eyes. 2 Golden coins.
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When was Canadian Headstones created?
Canadian Headstones was created in 2009.
Why are there not headstones on the graves in Florida?
Because Obama said that if there was headstones in Florida he would rape a dog.
Where in southern California can you buy a headstone?
Many places. If you look up headstones in California many company websites for headstones in California come up.
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Limestone
What rocks are made into headstones?
Granite is commonly used.
What do you call the person who makes headstones?
A headstone maker
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Well, there's still six coins but Abby and Marissa now have 3 each.
How can I decorate my yard to look like a graveyard?
Use cardboard to cut out life-size, hand drawn cutouts of headstones. Write names and dates for the headstones. Stick the cardboard headstones into the ground so they are sticking up. Use a fogger machine to give the yard an even scarier effect.
When was the band Headstones formed?
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When did The Headstones last tour Canada?
February 5 2011
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The American Headstone company produces bronze headstones. There are many sites online where you can find this type of monument. You should shop around for the best quality.
