Episode 220 - Of Grave Concern: Discussing Bill SD.2426 An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves
Gravestones are more than just stones... They hold the stories of our past and are considered sacred objects by many including this week's guest, Rachel Meyer from Epoch Preservation. Join Jennie and Dianne as they learn of Rachel's mission to outlaw the selling of gravestones in Massachusetts that have been removed from cemeteries. She shares Ordinary Extraordinary stories of gravestones that have been recovered and returned over the years and how her bill aims to protect these precious monuments.
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Read Bill SD.2426 (An Act Relative to the Theft of Graves) in full here:
If you want to help pass this bill, begin here: https://malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Contact
If you would like to contact Rachel regarding cemetery preservation/ conservation, you can reach her through Epoch Preservation's website:
https://epochpreservation.com/contact/
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Rachel Meyer
Conservationist
Rachel Meyer, is the co-founder of Epoch Preservation, Inc, a gravestone conservation business on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Along with her partner, Joshua Gerloff, they repair hundreds of gravestones every year spanning from the 17th to 20th century, loving to bring the public along as they uncover and preserve New England's rich history.
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