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#StCroix #FrederikstedCemetery #USVirginIslands Our adventures to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands have filled us with memories that will last a lifetime and a chance to begin a journey into the rich and magnificent history of this beautiful land. Frederiksted Cemetery is located just minutes from the shimmering turquoise waters of the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Its background is decorated with the emerald green canopy of the nearby tropical rainforest on the western end of the island. The unique beauty of the cemetery pays tribute to the souls who are laid to rest here and is a peaceful place for memories to be celebrated and reflection of one’s own mortality to be pondered. There are many unique characteristics in this cemetery that are not often seen on the mainland of United States. The above ground vaults vary in their embellishments and often speak of the personality of the person within. Among those buried in eternal rest here, lies Professional baseball player for the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres, Horace Meredith Clarke. Many people in the U.S. Virgin Islands are buried traditionally with headstones, and others are buried in vaults. The vaults are often placed due to rocky terrain, the need to have burial plots above sea level due to storm erosion and/or limited spacing for burial. Many who wish to be buried near their loved ones, are placed in close proximity as to save space. It is a tribute to the deep family traditions of the Crucian people. Ancient Crucian’s held burial practices that are still reflected on today. When a person dies, it is common to have a burial within a couple of days. In ancient crucian history, the burials took place almost immediately upon death. The white walls surrounding the cemetery reflect the age old tradition of keeping the Jumbies, or spirits of the dead within the walls of the cemetery. Historically, the person who had passed on was cared for in preparation for burial at their home and was escorted to the burial site with a final tour of the town. The townspeople would close their windows and doors. Traditional songs would be sung and those in attendance would each throw a handful of dirt upon the coffin prior to burial. Many traditions carry on today, and although many funeral services on the island offer cremation as a choice, there are those who continue to choose burial. We are honored to share this beautiful location with you and offer our deepest sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. As always, we celebrate life and wish to inspire others to do the same. Thank you for watching! Equipment we use.... DJI Spark Fly More Combo - https://amzn.to/3qAYDIK Canon EOS M50 (Main Camera) - https://amzn.to/39SBhaL FeiyuTech G6 Max Gimbal - https://amzn.to/2LlTBRq DJI ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcmwdjqr568