This is a fascinating read, especially the interplay of life that you see as an ecologist, your reflections on human life, and the home to the dead that the place is! I was a bit thrown off at first by the word party, but all nuances of the word apply:) Having grown up in an Eastern culture, I still have reticence to be quite comfortable with graveyards, but I was always fascinated with graveyards of famous authors. Lastly, Grenoble! That’s the beloved birthplace of French author, Stendhal—he talks about it in his works…many years since I heard that name:)
Such a fascinating piece and I had no idea of its existence. I love how carefully you hold back the encroaching ivy and the poem by Frances Cornford. Altogether a delight.
Poignant. My mum’s funeral/memorial service is this Friday. 🌿✨
A lovely little graveyard. Would like to hear more about who is buried there
This is a fascinating read, especially the interplay of life that you see as an ecologist, your reflections on human life, and the home to the dead that the place is! I was a bit thrown off at first by the word party, but all nuances of the word apply:) Having grown up in an Eastern culture, I still have reticence to be quite comfortable with graveyards, but I was always fascinated with graveyards of famous authors. Lastly, Grenoble! That’s the beloved birthplace of French author, Stendhal—he talks about it in his works…many years since I heard that name:)
How beautiful! This makes me reflect on the way garden cemeteries used to be thought of as public third spaces to be used and enjoyed.
Ps I have just noticed how the tree roots cradle Susan Warren's memorial- such a tender image.
Such a fascinating piece and I had no idea of its existence. I love how carefully you hold back the encroaching ivy and the poem by Frances Cornford. Altogether a delight.
My great grandparents and grandparents grave is there; I love it