Video from Exchequer Cemetery near Bonanza Colorado.
Leaving money on a grave is generally a sign of respect. Different coins meaning different ways of remembering those lost. In particular, veterans graves can have deeper meaning. Often a coin was simply to let the family know that someone stopped by, or money can be left to help pay for the upkeep of the cemetery.
Traditionally with military, a Penny can stand for honor while you visit a grave. The main meaning is that you simply visited. Nickel can mean that you have served in boot camp together in the past. Dime can mean served together in the military or services. A Quarter can mean that you were together when the deceased passed away.
More often than not, no matter the religion or status, it is simply a way to pay respect.
Some religions coins are left with the intent of helping the deceased find their way through the afterlife. Rocks can be left on others. Flowers, photos and so many other forms of respect are left at graves, old or new. Beer cans are left for deeply missed buddies. The list really goes very far.
Ancient Roman’s left coins to pay the ferryman to take them to the afterlife.
One thing is certain, Never touch an item left by others, the meaning is just to deep to guess the intent.
Do you “pay” your respects?
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