Assman's Funeral Chapel

09/12/2025

The gravestone of John Renie, a house painter who died in 1832 at the age of 33, comprises a rectangular carved 285-letter acrostic puzzle. From the larger H on the center square, the sentence "Here lies John Renie" may be read in any direction—in 46,000 different ways. It is likely that he carved it himself and it is said his intention was to confuse the Devil, ensuring his passage into Heaven.

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

Raising awareness of su***de and su***de prevention is a priority for all of us. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 700,000 people die due to su***de each year and that almost 77% of all global su***des occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Today, we elevate the resources available for those who may be struggling. https://bit.ly/3QYhquZ

09/05/2025

The Libitinarius in ancient Rome was the head undertaker and became the secular role model for today's funeral director.