Are gravestones copyrighted?

There may be some potential copyright issues with some specific gravestones. The problem is that the stone itself can be copyright-protected as a work of art if it has enough unique elements. And companies and individuals have sued for copyright infringement when photos have been taken or copies made of their stones.

Is it illegal to take pictures of headstones?

Taking pictures on publicly property is a form of free speech, protected by the First Amendment, but this freedom is not absolute and can be subject to restrictions. Authority to restrict free speech in a public forum has been granted by the Supreme Court, so long as it is a valid time, place, or manner restriction.

Is it OK to post pictures of graves?

Headstones function like markers that the person lies there. Taking a photo of vandalized gravestones is highly discouraged for a variety of reasons. Among the strongest reasons is that, once the photo is posted publicly, the families and friends of the dead person might recognize the marker.

Do cemeteries have rules about headstones?

Headstones Rules and Regulations Cemeteries are responsible for setting the standard on material, size and types of allowable adornments that can be mounted on the face of the marker. Some cemeteries only allow Bronze markers while others will allow both Bronze and granite headstones.

Is it disrespectful to post pictures of a cemetery?

Originally Answered: Is it rude or disrespectful to take photographs in cemeteries? As long as you are not rude nor disrespectful, the answer is no. Don’t ever photograph mourners, either at a funeral or someone visiting a grave.

Why do bodies get buried 6 feet under?

(WYTV) – Why do we bury bodies six feet under? The six feet under rule for burial may have come from a plague in London in 1665. The Lord Mayor of London ordered all the “graves shall be at least six-foot deep.” Gravesites reaching six feet helped prevent farmers from accidentally plowing up bodies.

Why do people put rocks on graves?

The stones on a grave is a physical way to honor the deceased. Stones last longer physically than flowers. They are everlasting and permanent like the memory of the deceased.