I think there is room for boxes in cemeteries as long as (and I stress this
point) we the boxers, meaning both the hider AND finders use common sense.
1) Be respectful and discrete. If you see someone visiting a grave, come
back another time. 2) Don't saturate the graveyard with boxes. 3) Make sure
the subject matter of the box is appropriate and not disrespectful.

Some of my favorite and most memorable finds are boxes I have found in
cemeteries. I love boxes that are history based and it fascinates me to read
a piece of history in the clues and then see actual evidence like the person
grave stone or birthplace.




----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck & Molly"
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Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 12:45 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Cemetery boxes more than expected


> I can name 17 letterboxes in cemeteries in just
> eastern Connecticut. Tolland, Windham and New London
> Counties. I think there are far more letterboxes in
> cemeteries than we imagine. ....Chuck and Molly
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Greetings,

--- Chuck & Molly wrote:
> I can name 17 letterboxes in cemeteries in just
> eastern Connecticut.

We've planted 12 in Western MA, and I know there are
at least two others in two other cemeteries. Most of
them are in "closed" cemeteries, but three of my boxes
are placed in ones that are not yet full.

Personally, I've got no problem with this practice.
Cemeteries, even ones that are still "active", are
open to the public. They encourage people to come and
look at the monuments. Even private cemeteries are
generally left open to the public, for relatives,
geneological research, etc. So long as we are
respectful, what's the harm? And don't we all already
practice this hobby in a respectful fashion?

Someone mentioned that they never plant unless they
get someone's permission first. If I did things that
way, fully more than half of my boxes wouldn't have
been placed. The vast majority of them are in places
where it isn't even clear who to ask, to say nothing
about whether or not I'd ever hear back even if I did.
This goes back to the respectful comments above. Plant
carefully. Stay out of restricted areas. Don't go so
far off trail that just getting to the box will have a
negative impact. Don't destroy the woods just to
plant, or to find. Don't plant in places you know we
aren't welcome(i.e. national parks). Remove boxes if
the owner/caretaker asks. Be respectful, and we'll be
fine.

Mike S.
...who is half-way through checking on all his boxes,
and so far so good...

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Good comments. Personally, we do not have any issue with planting
boxes in cemeteries provided the 'residents' are respected and the
area left untouched. Clues should be very descript so that the box
may be found with minimal impact. We love to make it a history
lesson in the process!

On a side note, someone moved our Gorton Family Cemetery letterbox
here in CT and restacked the wall a little bit. If this happens
again, we'll pull the box. I'm definately not ok with ripping apart a
stonewall and restacking it...just move a small stone or two and it
is easily removed!

-Steve (Heidi, and Madras)


> Personally, I've got no problem with this practice.
> Cemeteries, even ones that are still "active", are
> open to the public. They encourage people to come and
> look at the monuments. Even private cemeteries are
> generally left open to the public, for relatives,
> geneological research, etc. So long as we are
> respectful, what's the harm? And don't we all already
> practice this hobby in a respectful fashion?