I was widowed young, so I purchased a double plot for my husband and myself. He chose the cemetery, and my brother selected the plot. I don't think it is morbid at all. For 22 years, I have seen my name etched on a stone bench!
I agree with you, I have a plot that my parents bought for me when I was about 22 years old with theirs, and since both brothers are gone along with my parents I'm thinking about buying a marker/stone for me so my 4 kids don't have to. A friend of mine passed away at home in 2021 in SF and he's buried in a family plot in a Catholic cemetery outside of Detroit Michigan and his sister told me that his marble marker was coming from India and would take about a year
Hi Steve I'm in Birmingham, UK and I so agree with you. I live between two of the biggest cemeteries in the City. The one I liked most and is nearer to my home is now full. Has been for 10 years. My parents, and umpteen friends are already rested in this cemetery, and I so wanted to be there too. (I don't much like the other one). Anyway, I had the foresight of contacting the City office and asked if they knew of anyone who was selling their plot in that cemetery. I prayed, and my God answered. He knew I really wanted there to be my resting place. Within 2 months, He came through, for me. I had an email from the city office and was given a lady's name who has retired to the south of England and was selling her plot. Now here, is how my God is good and faithful. The cemetery covers an area of 103 acres, and is closed to new burials. So, what are the odds that the plot I bought is just 5 rows away from my parents and friends?. Friends can't believe how lucky I am. I said no! not lucky, but blessed, it's God's hand. Now, other friends are trying to do the same thing. God is good , all the time. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. And may young Mr Powell RIP., such a sad story.
Cemetery is where I go to find of peace . So sorry for this young man take his own life 😢. May he rest in peace 🕊️. And I love ❤️ your channel 💟. Thank you so very much 💗
I almost lost my only son in a motorcycle accident. I ask my congregation , my family and friends to pray for him especially since he was given 50/50 chance of living. I would go and pray to him on each hospital he was transfered to. After the fourth hospital nhe was released after 7 months. He still have some memory and other issues but I thank God he is still on this earth. I have my plot near both my parents plus 2 plots for both my son and my daughter.
I’ve read a lot about him, and I’ve never read anything unkind about him. He seemed to be very kind and supportive to other actors and actresses, especially people who were just starting out.
You know him and Jean Harlow were going to get married but the studio wouldn't have it..I think he was older than her and he had been married before and she died real young
Very sad story! My mom passed in 1995 and she had pre-planned and paid for her funeral which helped us who were grieving her loss. A few months after she died I bought a plot near her and my brother and uncle did as well. About 6 years ago I paid for the other costs involved in my burial so my children won't have to.
My Mum did that too, arranged her funeral, plot and paid for it all. She was diagnosed with cancer in the October and was pretty sure that she would miss Christmas, so she pre bought and wrapped presents and wrote cards… she was amazing. ❤
"The Thin Man" series are some of my favorite movies. I love William Powell. I had no idea about this tragedy. How awful to feel so helpless that you resort to taking your life. And also to be the parent of the child who did so. It's all just so very sad. I always said I was born in the wrong era. I'm in my 40s, and two of my favorite actors are William Powell and Cary Grant. Thanks for sharing!
@@TheGraveyardChannel so true it’s seeming to me that today’s actors have come to the conclusion that they’re not going to do anything more than they have to for a paycheck and that they’re always thinking that they’re worth more than they are. And classic actors like William Powell put their heart and soul into their work and they were grateful for the work they had because of the economic impact like the depression and the wars it’s just my opinion and I don’t know what anyone else thinks
William Powell is my favorite actor. I didn't know about his son. So much pain in his life. Jean Harlow was the love of his life and she die at 26. He got cancer after that but beat it. Then this.
I love Nick and Nora! Back in the 80s I made sure to buy every Thin Man movie available on VHS and I remember some were sort of expensive. I have them on DVD now too. Really wonderful movies. ❤
Suicide is such a sad thing. I have depression and anxiety and I often thought about taking my life. I've been in therapy for a while and have really realized how much I want to live. Thank you for this will us.
Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. My 22 year old son has Autism and paranoid schizophrenia and my 19 year old son has Autism and Bipolar II Disorder. My 19 year old has battled with suicidal thoughts and even had a plan. I am so grateful that he didn’t follow through and I’m glad that you haven’t as well. I found wonderful therapists for my sons and for myself as well. Do you have a good support system? Please keep going to therapy and know you are not alone.
Yeah. I knew someone who ended his life in a similar violent way. He too had been ill and in pain for some time. I remember when I first heard his manner of suicide, I felt faint and later just cried and cried. When you love someone, the idea of someone "hurting" them that way is so devastating -- even if they are doing it to themselves. I guess you just wish their leaving could have been more "peaceful." Sorry if this comment made no sense, I haven't thought about this for a while. RIP to Mr. Powell, his wife, and their son. And no, I don't think it's weird. I think it would be comforting to know that you are going to end up where you want to be.
You make total sense, you have a heart of gold in your understanding of these issues. I unfortunately have had people I know take their own lives, some in horrendous ways. but if that's in their mind none of us can change it.
I imagine the survivors chose the monument. On that note, why pay for a big head stone to be chipped at, graffiti, etc. Also, some cemeteries have guide lines as to size.
I live in Pittsburgh Pa. A friend of mine told me he was going to take me somewhere interesting that day. Imagine my surprise when he pulled into a cemetery. I just look at him and said "What? " Hold on he said. He said look up, and there was Andy Warhol's grave stone. In among everyone else, just a small stone that was gray marble. with his name etched into it. I said, his paintings go for Millions, and he's known worldwide, and this is it. I stood there thinking of all the famous people who must have been there that day.
William Powell is my favorite actor, bar none. His son’s death is such a sad story. Powell had so much sadness in his life; the death of Jean Harlow, the death of former wife Carole Lombard (with whom he was still close), and the death of his son. Powell made 96 movies and about 56 TV appearances.
Mine too I've seen the Thinman movies 🎬 and his other movies I thought he was a gentleman's gentleman and I never heard an unkind thing about him and as for Carole Lombard I don't know what happened between them and she was stolen from him by Clark Gable
He was suffering from depression and Hepatitis. Which with some people it can make them sick all the time. He also had to stop writing because of it. Which probably didn't help either. So sad though.
When my husband passed I picked nice spots for both of us. We've been having a lot of rain and the ground is flooded a bit and squishy, I'm going to tell the office to fix this because I can't swim.
I have two plots in my hometown. In the oldest cemetery in the city. One for me and one for my husband. Chose this cemetery because my mom was buried here. Then my younger sister (I have her one of my plots and bought another), then my dad. So I will be married with my family. Neither my sister nor I had kids. Her husband will not be buried here. Today is my sisters 62nd birthday. She’s been gone 10 years. I miss my mom and dad and her so much. I go to my hometown at least twice a year to visit their resting place and place new flowers. Thank you for your channel. Hope your eyes get better. Same thing happened to my best friend. She went off the eye drops and hope you did too.
That sounds really nice Yvonne. Thank you for sharing this with us. And yes, my eyes have been much worse since I started the drops. But without them I could lose my eyesight, so neither option seems great. 🤪
Hello ❤ I haven’t chosen my resting place yet but my mom and grandmother both picked out their grave plots years ago. My grandmother even had her headstone placed 10 +years prior to my grandfather’s death in 2017. My grandmother is now 90 and has late stage dementia. My parents divorced when I was 6, and my mother remarried then divorced. My father and her have always remained friends and even helped my father in the last few years before he passed in 2020. I think some of my relatives on his side of the family think I’m crazy but I’m burying his cremated remains in mother’s second plot. Probably only makes sense to me since they’re my parents and my father never remarried.
My grandmother died in 2014 and I miss the Ole gal she's buried in the church cemetery in SC with my grandfather and aunt and uncles 😢 💔 my mom's baby brother is with them and his brother and his wife are in the same yard I've only got one uncle left and we don't talk to him
William Powell's final film role was in Mister Roberts (1955), as the ship's doctor. The film became a classic, and William's scenes with Henry Fonda and Jack Lemmon were great; same with the Sick Call scene, with the crew members describing to him, their many ailments.
Back in the 80s when I was in my 20s I purchased burial plots in the old Santa Ana cemetery. My family plot was beside an easement and the cemetery was selling them. I bought two and my parents bought two. Ultimately I have always known just exactly where I will be buried. I just moved to the east coast, this will be the first time in 67 years I won’t be there to flower the old folks. We even adopted a child’s grave across the street, he’s alone in a large family plot. So we flower him too. Thanks for all you do.
That’s really nice Jerri. I love hearing your story about having a lifelong connection with your future final resting place. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💐👍
I was surprised to hear William Powell married and had a child after being denied to marry Jean Harlow by the studios. (The love of his life). I have never heard of someone taking their life that way. My heart goes out to him. Thank you for sharing this Steve. Blessings - Judith 🎤🎭
I was surprised by this I didn't know he had a son let alone a kid I know that he had Jean Harlow were to be married but the studios didn't have any right for them to be married that doesn't make any sense at all
Powell’s son was from his first marriage to a woman named Eileen Wilson. They married in 1915 and divorced in 1930. He was also married to Carole Lombard from 1931 until 1933. His last marriage, a happy one, was to actress Diana Lewis in 1940, and lasted until Powell’s death in 1984.
Powell, thank heavens, remains alive and well today in his many films. It’s most unfortunate about his son. Some folks can be very happy in the movie industry without the stress of being ‘stars’ others feel overshadowed and that’s a shame. We all have a role in this life - it’s not a competition. You’ve got yourself and enviable situation for your final days. My ashes will go out with the recyclables…. Nice show, good job!
My mother in law's grand father (Gene Fowler Sr.) was good friends with William Powell along with other well known actors. she says she remembers how all kinds of well known actors coming over to their house
How sad that he felt this was his only way to deal with his issues. I only hope that he is at peace now. Thank you for telling us his story. Depression is a hard thing for some to deal with even though there are places to get help.
My mom and dad bought their spots before they were even sick. One day I stopped by to visit them and my dad said, come on, I want to show you some property we bought. It was a 5 minute ride to the cemetery. I thought it was funny. Later when they were needed it was a great weight off our shoulders during a very stressful and sad time. My husband and I are all set up in a veterans cemetery. It is also much nicer to make these arrangements when you are healthy. You can think clearly, and in our case, laugh and joke about it. I don't understand why you would leave this for your children to have to deal with.
My father was a Korean war veteran he always told me I WANT TO BE BURIED IN A VET CEMETERY I WANT TO BE WITH MY BUDDIES. When the time came to bury him i knew exactly what to do. He is spending eternity in Riverside National Cemetery with his buddies.
Steve I’m a huge fan of William Powell ❤😇 I only knew he had lost a son and didn’t know any details. Ah man that so sad😇. I had 3 cousins, commit suicide , at different times. By a handgun or gun 😢. Yes, my husband & I and his side of the family purchased grave plots when my mother died 😇and my siblings purchased grave plots at around the same time.Pellicer Creek cemetery .On the border of St. John’s County and Flagler County Florida. Thank you as always Steve 🦩🐊
William Powell is one of my favorite actors. I’ve watched the Thin Man Series hundreds of times over the years and Philo Vance. I’m saddened about his son. Losing a child is unbearable let alone by such a horrible self-inflicted suicide and with a four page letter left to his dad. Rest in Peace to the Powell family. 🙏🏻
So sad. No parent should lose a child in such a tragic manner. Nor for any other reason. I can't phathom the pain to do that in general, more or less doing it to myself. Thank you Steve!! Hope you are well 😊 🕊️❤️🙏
I have made arrangements to donate my body to the University’s Medical School Anatomy Lab. As a nursing student, our Anatomy had a single cadaver which we were only allowed to view once. Though I could name all the parts of the body’s anatomy, the impact of seeing those same organs in a 3 dimensional setting in a real person’s body was awe inspiring.
I purchased my grave site several years ago when my husband suddenly passed away at age 50. My son & I walked around the cemetery for exercise during the pandemic. I was going stir crazy staying in the house.
William Powell is one of my favorite actors. He was fantastic in the roles he was nominated for an academy award and was also in Mister Roberts with Henry Fonda, James Stewart and Jack Lemon. I think it is great planning to have your final resting place purchased and so helpful for your family. My husband and I have been trying to decide what we want as far as a funeral and purchase our final resting place
When my husband and I were dating, his mother passed away. His father purchased a grave for everyone in the family creating a family plot. He took the entire family including me to the graves and pointed out each of the spots that he picked out. When he pointed out my then boyfriend's grave, he pointed to the plot next to him and said that was my grave. I was very touched that he thought of me as a member of the family in a sort of Addams Family way. 🙂
My father arranged for prepaid funerals for his mother, Dad and Mum so we wouldn’t have to worry about expenses, etc. It made it a bit easier when I had to arrange Dad’s funeral (my mum passed away 7 years earlier) as most of the decisions had already been made by him, including having the headstone engraved with everything but the date of his death. My grandmother is buried with my grandfather, who was a soldier in WW1, in a war grave. My parents are also buried in the same cemetery, and I will be buried with them as I am on my own. Sorry for the loss of your brother. With best wishes from Down Under 💕🇦🇺.
My husband passed away 17 years ago when our children were young (4 and 11). I got a double plot and headstone and it has our wedding picture on it as well as our sons’ names. My parents and grandparents are at the cemetery as well. Fortunately, it’s in a different state than where we lived so we don’t always have to be reminded of his passing all the time. Seeing my name doesn’t bother me, but it always made me sad to see my husband Bill’s name. 😢❤️
I purchased a plot when I came to Florida because the cemetery is so interesting and old. There are civil war graves up to the present. The first grave here was a woman murdered by Indians. I love that there are no set rules on how the graves are installed. No rows and lots of family plots. The thing I like best is the old trees. My plot is in the green section which has a little brook and a place to sit. And you even get a small head stone that so many green plots in other cemetery don't offer. I will have a comfortable place and my visitors will surely love to stroll the grounds. Once a year there is a nice older lady that gives grave tours and points out the odd, unusual or famous graves. It is a rest in my mind to have a nice place all paid for so that my relatives don't have to do it.
That really sounds wonderful Pat. And someone killed by Indians. That really is a part of American history. And all the cemeteries I’ve ever visited. I’ve never seen a grave mention that and I’m sure they must be many. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I felt so relieved a few years ago when I made arrangements and purchased my niche (next to my husband who died at age 51). I’m 68 now and everything is paid for so my daughters won’t have to make stressful decisions. I work as a hospice chaplain and am dismayed at seeing people in their 80as and 90s who haven’t even thought about it. Like you can cheat death?!
So sorry for your loss at such a young age. I guess some people just can’t deal with thinking about death. I remember the line from Bob HopeWhen his wife asked him where he wanted to be. He said surprise me. He just didn’t want to think about it he didn’t care.
Thanks, Steve, for sharing this personal video. Your comments at the end about your eye drops made me think of the recent reporting on contaminated eye drops that sadly have resulted in some serious complications (including blindness) for the drops' users. You may want to confirm with your eye doctor that there hasn't been a recall on the eye care products he has had you using. There's always something!
I have the Neptune society set up but I am thinking of having my ashes buried with my dad. He's buried at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn. He's been gone 42 years and I can still see his smile. ❤🙏🏼
Sad story...I immediately thought of "The thin Man" series. Your place of future interment is beautiful, Steve...and I have seen you visit it before, I didn't realize how close you will be to famous celebrities/entertainers. I think I mentioned in an earlier video, that I too have my place of future internment....a "quad" crypt at Cypress Lawn, main mausoleum, in Colma, CA. With my mother and sister. So...there are two spaces remaining for my brother (if he so desires) and me.....interment and related expenses already pre-paid. And we are right across from the side by side single crypts of actor Gregory Peck's mother and stepfather. Cemetery staff who were there, still talk of when he arrived to chose/purchase the location for them. They talk about how nice he was. As always, thank you for this visit.
Hi Donnee, thanks for sharing that story with us. I love Colma and that cemetery. That’s neat you’ll be with your family like that. I know I’ve shared my future final resting place quite a few times on this channel but people keep asking me where it is all the time, so whenever I’m there doing a video nearby, I mentioned it again lol. Most people don’t go back and watch the older videos so that’s why I get the same questions over and over, which is fine. As always, thanks for sharing with us. 👍
I grew up here in northern California San Fransico Bay Area. Colma, and north to Colma is the city of San Burno, which both cities have A LOT of cemeteries! WOW! There are many, many famous historic people buried in the Colma cemeteries. I think there are some famous names from the old west, and there are some famous big very wealthy family's tombs in some of the Cemeteries in Colma. One of the tombs has a Tiffany stain glass window on it. I think they have tours. One of these days I'll take a tour.
About a year ago I had an allergic reaction to drops used for dilation. There were two drops. My doctor said they had to switch manufacturers because they couldn’t get drops from the original one. It was horrible. He gave me something to counteract the reaction and I was fine. Now when I have my eyes examined he just gives me the third drop right away. Why I’m telling you this is because there is something your doctor can prescribe for you to relieve your discomfort.
Hi Cynthia, thank you for sharing this with me. Unfortunately, my red eye problem started a couple years ago when my ophthalmologist had me start taking eyedrops for my glaucoma and dry. He hasn’t been able to prescribe anything that so far is been able to get rid of the red itchy eyes because of the drops. ☹️
I lost my 20 year old in 09. It was so sudden, my hubby picked the plot for him, and us. We were military, so the cemetery was the National cemetery in Killeen Texas. My name is not on the stone yet, but will one day, be. By the way Steve. I turn 70 tomorrow, so you my dear are not far behind. I think you and I feel pretty good for our age. Love you.❤
Hi Luanne, i’m so sorry for your loss! 💙 how nice that you will all be together again, though one day. And I hope you have an awesome 70th birthday tomorrow. ❤️🎂🎉👍
First time watching your video. I have liked reading obituaries at a young age I was 17 at the time William Powell’s son died I don’t remember his death mentioned on the news but was familiar with his father. I recently pre-planned my final resting place at Rose Hills in Whittier, Ca. I’m making payments I’m 73 have 7 years to pay my Niche & cremation. I have close friends buried there. Sadly I recently lost my youngest brother to Suicide he had recently turned 66. It was a very tragic event and I’m grieving his loss.😢 May Mr. Powell & Family RIP🕊️🙏🏼🦋💐
Most of my family members are buried at Rose Hills in Whittier too. I agree, it’s very smart to planet. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you have many good memories of your brother to help you get through the grief. 💙
It's smart to think about final arrangements now. Makes things easier for family members and friends. I've been thinking about final arrangements for me and my husband. Hope you can find a solution for your eyes. Hugs!
Thanks for telling us the story of Mr. Powell's son. I lost a brother a few years back that severed his femoral artery. They have to be very determined to go that far. And no, you dont get over that easily.
My husband and I will be using his aunt and uncles original plots. He ended up in Jefferson Barracks but at the time spouses or children were not buried with the service member. The cemetery is actually by chance the same one with both our grandparents and my great grand parents already there so if our son chooses to he can see us and other family members . The best part is my grandfather was the one that taught me you fall for someone with a child that is now your child no matter what. That's how I got my son so when he feels the need to visit or talk to our headstones he will be able to see the headstone of the person who shaped that.
I am 81 years old. Two weeks ago, I made arrangements for my cremation and my ashes to be scattered in the Palo Duro Canyon. I have a family burial lot but decided instead to have two dear friends scatter my ashes and let Palo Duro Canyon be my tombstone.
I hope you eyes heal super fast Steve, I have had my grave space picked out since I was 12 years old. Im going to be buried between my grandfather and my dad and my grandmother is on the other side of my grandfather and I have a uncle buried there that passed away in a car accident in 73..
THANKS SO MUCH ON THE INFO ON WILLIAM POWELL NEVER KNEW ABOUT HIS SON JUST SO SAD TO THINK HE ENDED HIS LIFE THE WAY HE DID BY THE WAY I WISH YOU A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE👍🙏
As of now, Steve, I've been unable to Get anything set up with find a graves volunteers. At least not in a direct response as if yet. If you happen to be going to the area anyway, I would greatly appreciate Your time and effort in Making my dad's memorial page more complete, not only for me, but the rest of his family who have never been able to pay their respects in person! I remember when you first got started with your channel that a whole lot of the places you visited either didn't have GPS or Worse, The GPS was wrong. A lot of your early work was just fixing it to where people could find the location of these markers or graves of Stars or loved ones They haven't been able to find before. So thank you for that too your effort is greatly appreciated😊
I just double checked the weather for tomorrow and it’s a 90% chance of rain, so it may be a few days before I can get over there. It rained all day today and yesterday here in Palm Springs. It’s so unusual to have this much rain. It looks like it’s going to be sunny the rest of the week though starting on Tuesday. But I have lots of other appointments this week, so I’m not sure when I will get over there, but hopefully by the end of the week. Are you planning to scan and upload photos of your dad to his find a grave memorial page? That would really be nice to go along with the headstone once I photograph it.
Hi Steve, good to see you! I love William Powell’s movies. My mother bought 6 plots in a local cemetery for whomever in the family needs them. Hopefully it will be a very long time til I need one.
How tragic. I have lost many loved ones close me. However, I can only imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a child. I pray they are reunited & at peace. Steve, thank you for sharing. I raised my kids to remember, we never know what another is going through. It's best to give kindness. One single act of generosity can make someone's day brighter. I hope yr eyes feel better & heal soon.
@TheGraveyardChannel Thank you so much. I feel the same abt you. I know you have inspired & encouraged more ppl than you realize w/ yr thoughtful words. I hope your eyes feel better.
I could sit and watch your channel all day, but I’m not retired! You are fantastic! No, I have never heard of anyone, stabbing themselves to death. That person would have to be in the most dreadful mental place. No, I have not picked out my gravesite either. Part of me wonders if I am buried will someday it be developed in the bodies moved. It has happened so many times before. But I think you’re gonna be safe there with all the famous people. I’m surprised there’s still graves size available. Also… My eye doctor had put me on drops for dry eye, and I had the same reaction and just about everybody. I know that’s had drops for their eyes. Have had these reactions and the drops are very gel like. I decided just to keep with artificial tears. Look forward to more videos!!!
Thanks so much Della, that’s nice to hear! 😀 I thought about bodies being moved after death and cemeteries going out of business too. I guess nothing in this world is really ever permanent, even final resting place is sometimes. 😲 sorry you’ve had to deal with eye drop issues too. Hopefully at some point they will figure out a way to make eyedrops that don’t have such horrible side effects!
Like with others, my wife passed away from cancer when we were both forty nine. I picked a plot which is about twenty feet from the mausoleum where my parents, grandparents, and my grandparents life long friends are. It’s rather odd to have seen where I’ll be buried. I used to go quite often to visit my family and other people I know buried there but it’s been almost thirteen years since my wife passed and have only gone to visit twice. It’s just to painful for me to go there anymore. The next time I go I’ll be flat on my back to have my shell buried in a cemetery called oakwood cemetery in chatsworth Ca. Bless you Mr. Steve.
So sorry for your loss OT. I’ve been to that cemetery a few times to visit some of the famous people buried there. Your wife is in good company. It’s a very beautiful cemetery. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💙
Steve, I'm leaning towards the Neptune Society for a cremation, and have my ashes shaken out of a cardboard box into the Gulf from a plane. The Gulf Stream should keep me from catching a chill. I guess that would be more in the Straits. I appreciate the excellent work you do and always find your show interesting. As far as your eye is concerned, a few months back there were some recalls on OTC eye drops. You might want to check that out. Thanks again for presenting us with stories from The Graveyard Channel. Have a good day. LL 🌴🪦🌴
I know it’s kind of funny, but I always think of how cold it would be to have my ashes in the ocean! 🤪 that probably is the most popular way to go these days though. Thanks for sharing with us Lou! 😊👍
When my husband passed away four years ago this February, I had his ashes buried at our V.A. cemetery. He served in the Air Force for 10 years and he and I had decided many years ago that our V.A. cemetery was the most beautiful cemetery just outside of town partway up a mountain. I, too, will be buried there but my name is not on his marker until I pass away. I do get sad when I go there to edge around the stone and place flowers. It’s very quiet and isolated but in the summer the Meadowlarks sing, I can see mountains 30 miles away on one side and more very near the site and I remember our 45 very happy years together. I still wear my wedding ring and have no desire to marry again. He was the best husband in the world.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you were very lucky to have each other and how nice that you will one day be reunited again in this beautiful cemetery. 💙
I have chosen my final resting place - although haven't paid for it yet. Four blocks from my house is an old historic cemetery (founded in 1840) called The Woodlands. Famous people buried in there includes the artist Thomas Eakins, the original Mr. Campbell of Campbell's Soup, the uber-rich Drexel banking family, the dentist of European royalty Dr. Thomas W. Evans - who erected the tallest cemetery obelisk in a private cemetery in the US - as tall as a 10 story building, and many Civil War era generals, admirals, and elected officials. It's full of interesting statuary, monuments, mausoleums, etc. If you ever come to Philly I'll give you a tour of the place!
My mom and her twin sister bought their double plot and headstone in the cemetery where most of the family is buried. She and her sister would visit the site when they were there visiting the family’s gravesites.
A friend of mine died this way too. Horrible. Such a wonderful man and such a cruel, brutal ending. Happened over 10 years ago and surprised everyone. God rest his soul.
Hey Steve, great to see another video from you. Hope you are keeping well. Very sad story about William Powell's son. Keep the video's coming. Hopeyou'll vist DownUnder again soon. 😊
I so enjoy your videos and am always happy to find a new one. Sorry you are having problems with your eyes. I know that isn't comfortable. Thank you for the visit to the Powell's graves. Very sad this man felt that his only option was to take his own life.
I am very surprised by, but really like, how non-ostentatious and simple Frank Sinatra’s grave is. Sad story for the young Powell. Yes, one would have to be beyond determined and desperately distraught in order to successfully do that to themselves. RIP 🪷😢 ✨
I think that my friends thought it a bit strange, but I acquired my cemetery plot, head stone, and foot stone when I was 24 years old (40 years ago). My lot is next to my parents as we purchased six burial plots as a family, and chose head and foot stones that coordinated for all six plots. We were only able to have foot stones as our lots were located in the original plat of the cemetery that dated to the1800s and didn't have restrictions upon monuments. My grandparents are buried about 300 yards away, and their monument (placed in 1919) measures 5 ft. by 4 ft. at the base and is over 10 feet tall and they also have foot stones.
That is awesome Kevin. I wish my family had done something like that. I always love it when I see family plots and cemeteries. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Yeah, William Powell was a great actor. I saw “The Thin Man” for the first time a long time ago and a few other times after that. Seen him in other movies too, just can’t remember them now in my old age.
Very nice video, Steve! I really like that cemetery & have visited it a couple of times! The comedian/actor Charles Rocket (who is famous for cursing on SNL that first season after the first crew left), walked out into a field near his home in rural Connecticut and slit his own throat. Just awful…
Hi Cary, I remember your video of Beverly Will’s grave. And I finally visited her home and grave this past week. That video goes live on my other channel this morning. Looking forward to seeing your next cemetery visit. 👍
@@TheGraveyardChannel Steve, I just watched your video; EXCELLENT job, my friend! I’ve been to that Koffi location a couple of times, but didn’t realize that it was so close to Beverly Wills’ house!
When my mother died, my Dad and I brought adjoining graves as well as matching headstones. Over the past few years, I purchased additional graves for my two brothers , their wives, and nephew. Sadly, my parents, older brother and his son have all joined my husband. So now I place flowers on five graves and since we have vases on both sides of the headstone, I also put flowers on my own grave for aesthetic purposes.
