A Pleasant Journey Through Cave Hill Cemetery
From the time I drove onto the grounds of Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, I was greeted by friendly staff members willing to give directions to several of the more interesting gravestones on the property.
1) Muhammad Ali
Office workers looked at me with a knowing smile on this hot summer afternoon. They knew why I was here. It was a few days after the summer solstice. I was on my way home from a Cemetery Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Cemetery workers were perplexed that I wasn’t focused on any single grave site. I just wanted to have a good look around. Eventually, one of the office members indicated the direction to Muhammad Ali’s gravesite. Finally, I understood their confusion. “Ohhhh…”, I thought, “Muhammad Ali is buried here!” While following a seady line of cars, I easily found my way to his grave site.
Muhammed Ali died only a few weeks before my visit. Although his gravestone had yet to be placed, I visited his burial location. Since my visit, his gravestone has been placed. If you visit Cave Hill, please share your pictures of Muhammad Ali’s grave site with me.
2) Harland Sanders
Harland Sanders developed the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain of restaurants. Colonel Sanders is surrounded by family. Margaret Sanders has a most beautiful verse inscribed into her gravestone.
Watch the video below to see the inscription.
3) Harry Collins
Harry Collins is honored with a delightful grave marker designed by Barney Bright. A life-long Magician, Harry traveled the world promoting the Frito Lay Company. His grave marker perfectly describes Harry’s delightful presence.
I could easily spend hours exploring the miles of roadways in Cave Hill Cemetery. However, I was able to take in many of the sights.
The video below is a summary of my trip.