While there is evidence of a long kindred spirit between humans and their domesticated animals, often referred to as their pets, when their end had come, proper burials were commonplace. Regardless of the culture or the location, pet cemeteries can be found world-wide. America’s second oldest pet cemetery dates back to 1918 in Linwood, New Jersey. Occupying a space of approximately two acres it is the final resting place of pets that were once loved and cherished by their human owners. The focus of this richly illustrated presentation will center upon its creation, evolution, and historical significance in terms of the “notable” permanent residents resting there.
About the presenterJ. Joseph Edgette
This member is deceased. Receiving his Ph.D. in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Edgette was Professor Emeritus and Folklorist Emeritus, Widener University, Chester, PA. and Co-chair of Death in American Culture Area of MAPACA and Chair of the Cemeteries and Gravemarkers Area of the American Culture Association. Former Vice-Chair of the Woodlawn Cemetery Conservancy, Bronx, NY., he most recently served as President of the Riverview Conservancy, Trenton, NJ.