Evergreen Cemetery and Mortuary - II

 

 I found this tree filled with birds to be an interesting motif for a gravestone. Perhaps these all represent the children and grandchildren.

This plain marker seems to tell a story of a hard life ending with enough money to at least mark the spot where the protagonist lies. As you can see from the leaves on the tree in the background, autumn is approaching.

Many of the markers are engraved with "Father" or "Mother". I believe that this tells us that a child had the stone erected.

Ms. Joackima Ramstad here seems to be the only stone in this section without trees to be lit. All other have shade on the side nearest the camera. Seems her leanings were a little different from everyone else :).

This couple had perhaps the most unusual grave marker. There is a small, rectangular, polished black marker on the ground. On one side is a metal plaque stating names and dates. On the other, is the pedestal supporting this sundial, which, as nearly as I can tell, is properly oriented to tell the correct time.

And opposite the noon hour in the small space that is guaranteed to always be dark regardless of the time of year, we find a plaque telling us that Hal and Billie were married July 22, 1944. This date conjures so many connections to time for a marriage on that day. That they only knew they had a short time before he was sent overseas, perhaps to not return. That a promise was made at the wedding about how soon they'd be back together. That they knew they'd love one another endlessly no matter what. That, in the end, thay had a good long life together. That they will be here together as long as the sun continues to shine. That it is oriented correctly to really tell the time is a comment on true love.

As so on.

My guess is all of the above and more. What do you reckon?