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Where is Plan Your Epitaph Day observed?
Plan your Epitaph Day is observed all over the world.
Who is Plan Your Epitaph Day observed by?
It is mainly observed by people who would like to be remembered by their friends and family through their words, even after their death.
When did Plan Your Epitaph Day first start?
Plan Your Epitaph Day was founded in 1995 and is said to have been invented by Lance Hardie.
Who started Plan Your Epitaph Day?
Lance Hardie is credited for inventing Plan Your Epitaph Day, which allows us to write our own epitaphs.
History And Timeline
Death is unavoidable, it is known that we all die eventually. Each person brought into the world will cease to exist at some point or the other, but in the end, it is our lives and our memories that count.
Writing an epitaph is a means of telling the world our tale. Plan Your Epitaph Day allows us to say our last goodbyes to the world we'll leave behind.
Word 'Epitaph' Was Discovered
The term 'epitaph,' which means 'inscription on a grave or tombstone', first appeared in English in the mid-14th century.
14th centuryThe Art Of Epitaph Writing
Around the end of the 16th century, epitaph poem writing became a full-fledged profession in the world.
16th centuryJesse James Epitaph
One of the world's most well-known epitaphs was written for Jesse James.
1882Composition Of 'Epitaphium'
For flute, clarinet, and harp, Igor Stravinsky composed 'Epitaphium'.
1958Epitaph Flown to the Moon
On July 31, 1999, a spaceship carrying Eugene Shoemaker's ashes and epitaph was taken to the Moon, making him the first and only person to be buried there.
July 31, 1999Traditions And Customs
People think about their own epitaphs that they would like to get inscribed on their gravestone on this day.
Ways To Observe Plan Your Epitaph Day
Visit a cemetery in your area. For ideas for your epitaph, look at an inscription on a tombstone or gravestone. You may also look for epitaphs on the internet and read some renowned ones for inspiration.
Organize a picnic with a like-minded friend or family member at a cemetery. Take advantage of this chance to offer your thoughts for your last words or your epitaph. Grave rubbings are also a lot of fun and they're a terrific method to gather epitaphs that have previously been written and encourage the flow of ideas.
The last task is to compose your own epitaphs. Fill in the blanks with whatever best represents you. Even if you don't get it perfect the first time, there will be plenty of chances in the future; inspiration may strike at any moment.
Facts And Stats
- Plan Your Epitaph Day hashtag is yet to become popular on social media.
- Plan Your Epitaph Day is observed together with the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6.
- Some people observe Plan Your Epitaph Day on November 2.
What are some advantages of celebrating Plan Your Epitaph Day?
This day allows us to ponder on our own mortality. It allows us to immortalize our departed loved ones. It helps us appreciate life through the lens of an epitaph.
When did Plan Your Epitaph Day originate?
It originated sometime in the year 1995.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, April 06, 2020
- Tuesday, April 06, 2021
- Wednesday, April 06, 2022
- Thursday, April 06, 2023
- Saturday, April 06, 2024
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