Interesting headstones

This nation is even more determined than our own to deny the possibility of death. The culture of fear goes beyond phrases like "War on Terror". The denying of death is everywhere. In fact the most powerful messages are around health. Americans are constantly being told to avoid cancer, heart attack, stroke, wrinkles, acne, & germs of all kinds. It is a national obsession.And no wonder many are so willing to feel this fear.
So I find it fascinating that during the 18th Century, they created these beautiful carvings on headstones. The winged face of the deceased represents the carrying of the soul to heaven.