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The famous epitaphs section highlights
examples of epitaphs of the celebrity figures in the World, which are
often found on their memorials, epitaphs or headstones. The death of a celebrity
is remembered and commemorated in the words, or epitaphs, on their headstone or
gravestone epitaphs. A really comprehensive
view of famous epitaphs covering all aspects of unforgettable words and sayings
on the epitaphs of the most famous and celebrity people can be found in
the examples in this epitaphs records section. Epitaphs are important as
these are often written at the time of death by the person concerned.
Some of the most famous examples of epitaphs include William
Shakespeare's epitaph, Isaac Newton's and Benjamin Franklin's epitaphs. Some
examples of epitaphs, like Shakespeare's are far from dull and depressing
and many examples of epitaphs are humerous! Epitaphs can be funny although the most humerous and funny
examples of epitaphs can be
found as Last Words in our section on
examples of Famous Last Words - an alternative to Epitaphs!
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The famous
epitaph of a celebrity can be viewed via their epitaphs on Headstones and
gravestones. These famous celebrity epitaphs, epitaphs on gravestones, headstones and
epitaphs on memorials can be found in graveyards
and headstones around the globe. There are no fully documented records of
epitaphs or headstones. Some famous celebrity epitaphs on headstones can be in
the format of a poem - some of the poetry is very profound - but many headstones
include a poem or poetry. Although William Shakespeare's epitaph is in the form
of a poem Shakespeare's epitaph poetry is totally unlike his famous sonnets!
From Shakespeare's epitaph we then look at famous cowboy epitaphs on headstones
such as the cowboy and outlaw Jesse James and another well known cowboy, Billy
the Kid. We have also included Will Bill Hickok although not strictly remembered
as a cowboy comes from this similar genre. It is no coincidence that the words
tombstone is often associated with the epitaphs and headstones of the Wild West and the cowboy.
Also featured are Politician's Epitaphs, Sportsman's Epitaphs,
Politician's Epitaphs, Movie Star's epitaph's. |
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Famous Epitaphs
found in Graveyards
and on Headstones, Gravestones & Tombstones
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William Shakespeare's memorial can be found in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford
upon Avon. Taking a walk through a graveyard and
looking at gravestones and headstones can be extremely interesting as is reading
the epitaphs. The epitaphs are lasting records of people who are long gone.
The quiet atmosphere of a graveyard can
be very calming as are examples of an epitaphs poetry and poem. The gravestones detailing the epitaphs of
ordinary folk are just as absorbing as epitaphs for famous people. Enjoy viewing a
famous
epitaph in your own home. Consider the reasons why a particular death might have
resulted in a
specific epitaph. And remember that examples of Famous Epitaphs can be very
enlightening and the poem and poetry epitaph very moving.
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EPITAPHS
- HEADSTONES - GRAVESTONES - TOMBSTONES
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Famous Epitaph on Stan Laurel tomb
stone. Death bed - epitaph last words of Stan Laurel on grave & gravestone. |
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