P is for Poppy
In Canada, as well as the UK and it's other Commonwealth countries, the poppy is a common symbol to see in remembrance to those to who served in the great wars. Poppies may be seen on headstones such as in the photo above or poppies may be planted or places, both real and artificial. In Canada we wear a poppy on rememberance day and sometimes leading up to rememberance day to keep those who fought for our country in our hearts and minds. When you see a poppy at a headstone, you can be fairly sure the grave belongs to a soldier or some other type of service person.
Quiet is the thing I love most about cemeteries. When I discover that another person likes walking in cemeteries or being in cemeteries in general, one fo the common reasons is the quiet and tranquil atmosphere. I really like when I go to a cemetery in the countryside or in a wooded area and the quiet of the cemetery allows for the peaceful sounds of nature to come through such as the corn stalks or tree branches rustling in the wind.
There are many terms for a burial plot and 'resting place' is one of them. The name 'resting place' is a much more gentle term as it conjures an image of the deseased resting peacefully, which likely helps in the grieving process for families and loved ones. Death can look and feel like many things but sometimes the words we use to describe it can help change the way we feel about it and perhaps make it seem not so scary.
Q is for Quiet
R is for Resting Place