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Description:: This category is for listing tombstones/gravemarkers that were not professionally made. Many are made from semi-permanent materials such as untreated wood or unpainted metal.

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Homemade tombstones can be very simple or very elaborate. They are sometimes placed out of economic necessity. However, they should not be considered a cheap replacement. They are often very personal tributes and give a great deal of insight into the deceased.

Because of the semi- or non-permanent nature of these markers, many of these markers erode or corrode away. Waymarking them is a way of recording their existance and sharing these tributes for the future.

Roadside tributes, such as wooden crosses placed at the scene of a fatal accident, will not be accepted. The homemade tombstone must be at an actual grave.

The tombstone must be for a human, not an animal.

Some examples of handmade tombstones:

We ask that all activities related to the posting or visiting of Waymarks in this category take place showing the utmost respect for the deceased, their families, and the surrounding area. Always keep in mind that activities within any cemetery can be a point of great sensitivity among individuals both within and outside of our community. Do not touch, deface, or place items directly on markers or headstones. Please act appropriately and responsibly when you are in the area of these final resting places, including observing all posted hours of access.

Instructions for Posting a Homemade Tombstones Waymark:

Coordinates at the tombstone are required. If there are barriers near the tombstone, please do not cross them to get your coordinates. A photo of the tombstone is also required. (Please do NOT include your GPS in the photo.) In the long description, please include all names and text found on the tombstone.

Other information, such as details about the deceased or a description of the style of the marker, are appreciated. The variables -- material used and dates of birth and death -- are optional, but appreciated.

Please name your Waymark with the name of the deceased, followed by either the name of the cemetery or the location: "Bill Jones, XYZ Cemetery" or "Bob Smith, Anytown, USA."

If there are several homemade tombstones clustered together, please waymark them as a single group, rather than as several individual markers. You can always upload photos of the individual markers when you post your waymark.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

To help give a different perspective and to better the Waymark for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the tombstone. Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.

Logs which include photographs representing any form of disrespectful behavior will be subject to deletion.

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view gallery	George Andrew Ovens - Oakwood Cemetery - Montgomery, AL in Homemade Tombstones The story is that this metal monument was made by a grieving father for his son. posted by: xptwo location: Alabama date approved: 6/11/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Judy Fagan - Ethel Cemetery - Ethel, TX in Homemade Tombstones Homemade headstone for Judy Fagan, in Ethel Cemetery, Ethel, TX. posted by: QuarrellaDeVil location: Texas date approved: 6/9/2013 last visited: 5/23/2013
view gallery	Charles R Trumbull - Lakeside Cemetery - Folsom, CA in Homemade Tombstones This anvil makes for a simple but effective grave marker, especially considering the inscription on the back. posted by: linkys location: California date approved: 6/9/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Wiley Shelton - Lott Cemetery - Goliad, TX in Homemade Tombstones Small concrete marker in the Lott Cemetery on Sunrise Road. posted by: linkys location: Texas date approved: 6/9/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	A.B. Balch - Tyson Cemetery - Pilot Point, TX in Homemade Tombstones A sandstone marker in Tyson Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX stands at the grave of A.B. Balch. posted by: QuarrellaDeVil location: Texas date approved: 5/25/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Lee Walker - Elm Grove Cemetery in Homemade Tombstones Homemade marker in the Alpine, Texas Elm Grove Cemetery for Lee Walker. posted by: linkys location: Texas date approved: 5/25/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Merle Battaglia - Westbank, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones The Westbank Cemetery is located at 3200 Elliot Road. Approximately 500 metres NW of Reese Road. It is on the left just at the bend in the road. Go slow or you will miss it. There is a sign where you turn up the dirt road. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Thomas Battaglia - Westbank, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones The Westbank Cemetery is located at 3200 Elliot Road. Approximately 500 metres NW of Reese Road. It is on the left just at the bend in the road. Go slow or you will miss it. There is a sign where you turn up the dirt road. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Tanya Eve Lecuyer - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Rene Lucien Lecuyer - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Carl John Olund - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/16/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	John Benjamin and Eileen F. McConnell - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/12/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Edith L. M. Smith - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/12/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	James Edward Carroll - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/11/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Elsie Alice Kazimir-Hebert - Salmo, British Columbia in Homemade Tombstones Salmo Cemetery is located on 7th Street. Take Old Cemetery Road off Hwy 3. It will switch back and become 7th Street. Continue about 1 km. posted by: BK-Hunters location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 5/11/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Jimmie Blaylock - Oaklawn Cemetery - Decatur, TX in Homemade Tombstones Handmade headstone for Jimmie Blaylock, in Oaklawn Cemetery, Decatur, TX. posted by: QuarrellaDeVil location: Texas date approved: 4/3/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	John H. Sr. Orange Springs Espicopal Church Cemetery in Homemade Tombstones A beautifully decorated and hand painted home made headstone in a historic cemetery. posted by: the federation location: Florida date approved: 3/27/2013 last visited: 3/29/2013
view gallery	William O Miller -- Trading Post Cem., Trading Post KS in Homemade Tombstones The homemade tombstone of William O. Miller at the deeply historic and exceedingly tragic Trading Post Cemetery, near Marais du Cygnes. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Kansas date approved: 3/27/2013 last visited: 3/11/2013
view gallery	Dave Marsh -- Bird Cem., Pleasant View KS in Homemade Tombstones The homemade tombstone of Dave Marsh sits in the neatly-kept Bird Cemetery south of Pittsburg KS. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Kansas date approved: 3/25/2013 last visited: 3/25/2013
view gallery	Mary E. Caddell - Cooper Creek Cemetery - Denton, TX in Homemade Tombstones Hand-inscribed sandstone headstone for Mary Estelle Caddell in Cooper Creek Cemetery, Denton, TX. Thanks to Findagrave for information regarding her middle initial. posted by: QuarrellaDeVil location: Texas date approved: 3/21/2013 last visited: never
view gallery	Roy Frederick -- Westview Cem., Atoka OK in Homemade Tombstones The homemade tombstone of Roy Frederick heads his grave which is also lined with and topped with concrete in Atoka's historic Westview Cemetery. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/20/2013 last visited: 3/9/2013
view gallery	Mattie A. Moreland -- Westview Cem., Atoka OK in Homemade Tombstones The homemade concrete grave marker for Mattie A. Moreland has been decorated with colorful toy marbles for a unique look. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/20/2013 last visited: 3/9/2013
view gallery	H. B. Howry -- Westview Cem., Atoka OK in Homemade Tombstones This homemade local stone grave marker in Atoka's Westview Cemetery marks the grave of H. B. Howry, who died in 1884. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/20/2013 last visited: 3/9/2013
view gallery	Indian C. J. Brother -- Confederate Cem., Atoka OK in Homemade Tombstones This very difficult to read homemade gravemarker of local stone was made for an Indian who died at an advanced age. This stone sits quietly in the deeply historic Confederate Cemetery near Atoka OK. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/20/2013 last visited: 3/9/2013
view gallery	E. F. Wood - Meridian Cem., Meridian TX in Homemade Tombstones The homemade tombstone of E. F. Wood, made of local limestone hand-etched with a nail or chisel (or both) in Meridian Cemetery, Meridian TX. posted by: Benchmark Blasterz location: Texas date approved: 2/27/2013 last visited: 1/26/2013

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