Raven's Loch

Compiled & Authored by Doris "Dusty" Smith

Revised for 2007! Now a two book set with book one containing the terms, monument types, Latin abbreviations, physical structures and much, much more. This chap book is 52 pages long and comes with a sturdy color cover. Book two contains the icons, symbols and their meanings—great to carry along with you when visiting a cemetery! This chap book is 70 pages long and comes with a sturdy color cover. That’s 22 new pages of information! This work covers as much cemetery reference material for identifying and understanding monuments and headstones for taphophiles, genealogists or historians as could be put into this format.

Photographs included will assist you with your journey through the world of cemetery symbols, art and icons.

Contents Include:                                                                               Glossary of Cemetery Terms, Latin Abbreviations, Defining a Headstone, Physical Structures, Monument Types—including: tablets & headstones, markers, columns, obelisks, pedestals, steeles, crosses, angels, & portraits, Monument & Headstone Marker Material, Cemetery Etiquette, Religious Emblems for U.S. Headstones, Glossary of Symbols & Icons—including: animals, body parts, geometric symbols, objects, plants, flowers & trees, & The Meaning of Grave Offerings from the Living.

A great companion guide to “Glossary for Taphophiles” & “Unlocking the Secrets of Secret Societies”.

About the Author: Doris “Dusty” Smith is the founder and chief researcher for D.B.P.R.G., Inc, a non-profit paranormal investigating corporation founded in 1998. She is an active certified ghost hunter and active certified paranormal researcher; she also holds several degrees in subjects that give her a unique objectivity and scientific approach to the paranormal field. She also owns & operates “Haunts of the World’s Most Famous Beach ghost tours and is president of the International Association of Cemetery Preservationists, Inc.

A portion of all proceeds from the auctioning of this book benefits our cemetery preservation & restoration projects.

$13.00

ITEM#CR01

Chap Book

Compiled & Authored by Doris "Dusty" Smith

This 75 page Chap Book lists abbreviations for most known secret societies and fraternal organizations that would be found on gravestone and memorial markers.  Photos of emblems from a several of these organizations are included in this work; more will be added as they are acquired.  From A. A. – Argentium Astrum to Z. I. – Zonta International, as many as could be found are included in this reference guide.  A must have for any genealogist, historian or taphophile.

A great companion guide to "Voices from the Cities of the Dead".

About the Author: Doris “Dusty” Smith is the founder and chief researcher for D.B.P.R.G., Inc, a non-profit paranormal investigating corporation founded in 1998. She is an active certified ghost hunter and active certified paranormal researcher; she also holds several degrees in subjects that give her a unique objectivity and scientific approach to the paranormal field. She also owns & operates “Haunts of the World’s Most Famous Beach ghost tours and is president of the International Association of Cemetery Preservationists, Inc.

$10.00

ITEM #SS01 for Chap Book or

$12.00

ITEM #SSCD for CD-Rom

Compiled & Authored by: Dusty Smith

This 58 page chap book comes with a sturdy color cover and contains over 425 words & terms for cemetery, death, dying and funeral aficionados. From 21 Gun Salute to Writ of Execution, this chap book contains as many words and terms that deal with death as the author could find!  And as the author unearths more words and terms, this chap book will be resurrected into a newer version!

Taphophiles (someone who loves cemeteries, funerary items and death related subjects) from all walks of life will find some familiar words & terms, some not so familiar and some that they may have thought they knew the meaning of and were wrong!

A great companion guide to: Voices from the Cities of the Dead & Unlocking the Secrets of Secret Societies!

About the Author: Doris “Dusty” Smith is the founder and chief researcher for D.B.P.R.G., Inc, a non-profit paranormal investigating corporation founded in 1998. She is an active certified ghost hunter and active certified paranormal researcher; she also holds several degrees in subjects that give her a unique objectivity and scientific approach to the paranormal field. She also owns & operates “Haunts of the World’s Most Famous Beach ghost tours and is president of the International Association of Cemetery Preservationists, Inc.

A portion of all proceeds from the auctioning of this book benefits our cemetery preservation & restoration projects.  

$9.00

ITEM#TG01

Chap Book format only.