Driving back from town I went past Allegheny Cemetery. I saw the horses and the white carriage. Their job was finished as the horses were being unhitched and loaded into the open trailer. A horse drawn hearse isn’t a sight you see often in this century.
“Incorporated in 1844, the Allegheny Cemetery is the sixth oldest rural cemetery in the United States. It has been expanded over the years and now encompasses 300 acres” Wikipedia
You may have seen Allegheny Cemetery in a movie – It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood or The Cemetery Club
Ellen Burstyn, Danny Aiello, Diane Ladd, Olympia Dukakis (1993)
A listing of notable burials can be found here
You are so right that we do not see this often in this century
List of notable burials very interesting!
I also thought list of burials was interesting. Lots of Congressmen. dc
We visited Allegheny cemetery not too long ago. So much history!
Wow, you certainly don’t see or hear about this anymore. Thanks for sharing.
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I have never seen a horse-drawn hearse; I didn’t even realize that was an option….?
Beautiful. I would imagine you don’t see that often in any cemetery – thank you so much for capturing it and sharing it with us! I enjoyed the post and the links you shared – it appears to be a beautiful place to have one’s remains laid to rest for their loved ones to visit.
Blessings,
C