Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust—when being cremated an urn is a must! Urns were vessels to carry the body to the the next world and a reference to Classicism. This piece comes from the gravestone of “Mrs. Mary Richards, Relict of Mr. Edward Richards who died January 16,1827, Aet 82”. Her grave is located in East Parish Burial Ground, Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

Dimensions - 6” x 4”

One of the many amazing colonial castings we have in the Newburyport shop by the Gravestone Girls of Worcester MA. Colonial stone carvers were true folk artists, and we are blessed to live an area where we can immerse ourselves in the artistry of their work. Importantly, these casting are hand-formed and finished, and no stones are ever impacted by the creation methods. The Gravestone Girls are deeply committed to preservation - and can often be found speaking to groups about cemetery conversation throughout the region.

Given the hand-made nature of the process - each casting may have some variation in color and tone.