I’ve always been drawn to the cemeteries of New England. Maybe it’s because they’re some of the oldest in the country, or maybe it’s the headstone designs—skulls, cherubs, and hourglasses—that turn death into art. Whatever the reason, I’ve been fascinated with them for years.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to visit in person yet, but it’s high on my list. Thankfully, I have friends who don’t mind wandering through old burial grounds and sending me photos of weathered epitaphs and eerie carvings. One cemetery that’s always been on my radar is Granary Burying Ground in Boston.