Back in early November when the weather was too nice to be indoors and I wasn’t ready to go home yet after my walk at Chesnut Park, I stopped by Sylvian Abby cemetery. It’s not just any random cemetery (although I have been know to stop at those too. Sometimes cemeteries have good birds). My grandparents are buried here. It was quiet and peaceful with only a few people there.
They are buried in front of these statues. I decided to walk around a bit and realized there are a lot of statues here.
I’m not sure who these statues are but they were big. I didn’t see a sign or plaque.
There are beautiful stained glass windows in the outdoor chapel and mausoleum.
I found this turtle carved out of an old oak tree.
Plants were growing everywhere.
Plaques at the back entrance.
I love wandering around cemeteries that have lots of sculptures and decorations such as you show
Beautiful.
The grounds are gorgeous. The carved turtle seems unusual for a cemetery, but I Like it!
That is a very special place Dina , more so because of your grandparents, but serene and lovely in itself.