Cemetery Storytelling Starter Kit
What This Guide Is
The Cemetery Storytelling Starter Kit is a practical, thoughtfully designed resource to help you approach cemetery storytelling with care, clarity, and confidence.
Cemeteries are rich with history and meaning, but sharing their stories comes with responsibility. This guide offers simple frameworks, prompts, and checklists to help you balance curiosity with respect — without speculation, sensationalism, or guesswork.
This 12-page downloadable kit includes guidance on ethical storytelling, research prompts, narrative structure, and clear boundaries around what should and should not be shared.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is designed for:
- cemetery staff and volunteers
- tour guides and docents
- educators and public historians
- writers, researchers, and content creators
- anyone interested in exploring cemetery stories thoughtfully
No prior experience is required.
How to Use It
This kit can be used:
- as a reference before writing or posting cemetery content
- while planning tours or educational programs
- as a training tool for volunteers or docents
- as a personal guide for exploring cemetery stories
The materials are flexible and designed to be used at your own pace. You may find it helpful to return to different sections as your storytelling practice evolves.
Want More Support?
This guide is part of A Grave Affair, a cemetery engagement and education practice focused on thoughtful tourism, storytelling, and professional development.
If you’re looking for more personalized guidance, additional resources, and one-on-one mentorship are available through A Grave Affair.
About A Grave Affair
A Grave Affair is a cemetery engagement and education initiative offering resources, mentorship, and consulting related to cemetery tourism, storytelling, and professional practice.
