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1. A leader of British politics, Winston Churchill's funeral was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, but he was buried at St Martin's Church in Bladon. The church and cemetery are located in which English county?

Answer: Oxfordshire

Located near Woodstock, and the Blenheim Palace, St Martin's Church was opened in 1804, on the site of a church that had been constructed around the 11th or 12th century. With major renovations occurring in 1891, the churchyard is the site of the Churchill family burial plot.

The church is dedicated to St Martin of Tours. Oxfordshire is located in the southeastern area of England, and in addition to being home to Blenheim Palace, several other notable buildings can be found in the county, including the University of Oxford, Chastleton House and Mapledurham House. And, the illustrations of Toad Hall in 1908's "The Wind in the Willows" may have been based on Mapledurham House.

2. One of the Founding Fathers of the U.S., Benjamin Franklin was buried in Christ Church Burial Ground. Founded in 1695, Christ Church is a noted resting place for quite a few early Americans. The Delaware and Schuylkill rivers are nearby, as is the National Constitution Center. But, in which Northeastern state can this cemetery be found?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Christ Church was the place of worship for several famed American Revolutionaries, and the burial site for many of them. Although the church was founded in 1695, the cemetery was not opened until 1719. In addition to Benjamin Franklin, and members of his family, the cemetery is the final resting place for many others, including William Bainbridge, Benjamin Rush and Joseph Clay.

3. A retailing giant, Sam Walton was laid to rest in 1992 at Bentonville Cemetery. Located in the Ozark Mountains region, the cemetery, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, can be found in the northwestern portion of which state?

Answer: Arkansas

The Bentonville Cemetery has burials dating back to the middle of the 1800s. In addition to Sam Walton, US Congressman Samuel Peel and Arkansas Governor James Berry are buried in the cemetery.
Nearby, the Walton's Five and Dime serves as the Walmart Visitor Center. And, not too far from downtown, is the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which was founded by Alice Walton - Sam Walton's daughter. The Benton County Courthouse, County Jail, Poor Farm Cemetery, Confederate Monument and Third Street Historic District are all included in the National Register of Historic Places.

4. William Shakespeare is buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is located in Warwickshire County, at the Holy Trinity Church. Is the church part of the Province of Canterbury?

Answer: Yes

Often referred to as 'Shakespeare's Church', Holy Trinity Church is Stratford's oldest building. It is an active church, with several notable features, including stained glass windows, wooden carvings and a stone altar slab. A monument to Shakespeare was erected sometime before 1623, and Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway, is buried in the chancel beside him.
The Church of England is divided into two ecclesiastical provinces - the Province of Canterbury, and the Province of York.

5. A groundbreaking pioneer in the music industry, Jimi Hendrix died in 1970, and was interred at Greenwood Memorial Park. The cemetery is located in Renton - in which Western state?

Answer: Washington

Following Jimi Hendrix's internment at Greenwood Memorial Park in 1970, fans visiting his grave caused mounting damage to the burial sites located nearby. A new site, separated from the other graves, was chosen, and a memorial was completed in 2002. Consisting of a granite dome supported by three pillars, the original headstone - containing a depiction of a Fender Stratocaster guitar, - was incorporated into the memorial.
Renton is located just southeast of Seattle, and is part of the Puget Sound Region.

6. After his death in 1973, martial arts star Bruce Lee was buried at a cemetery in Seattle, Washington. Home to the Nisei War Memorial Monument, what is the name of this cemetery?

Answer: Lakeview

Lakeview - or Lake View - Cemetery was founded in 1873. Located just south of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, and north of Volunteer Park, the cemetery is home to a memorial dedicated to WWII Japanese-American veterans. In addition to Bruce Lee, the cemetery is the burial site for several Seattle pioneers - and for Princess Angeline, the daughter of Chief Seattle of the Duwamish tribe.

7. Rembrandt van Rijn, a true master of the arts, was buried at Westerkerk, which has served as the burial site of several other noted artists. Home to the highest church tower in the area, the church was mentioned frequently in Anne Frank's diary. Can you name this burial site?

Answer: Amsterdam

The Westerkerk - Western Church - is a Dutch Protestant church which was constructed between 1620 and 1631. When Rembrandt died in 1669, he was so poor that he was buried in a pauper's graveyard, so his grave site's exact location is uncertain. A few of the other artists buried there include Melchior d'Hondecoeter, Govert Flinck and Nicolaes Berchem. And, a bronze plaque at the church's entrance is in memory of the Dutch singer Willy Alberti (Carel Verbrugge).

8. After dying in 1939, Sigmund Freud was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, and shortly thereafter, his ashes were placed in the crematory's columbarium. Was Golders Green Crematorium London's first crematorium?

Answer: Yes

Golders Green Crematorium, which opened in 1902, is one of Britain's oldest. While it is not a cemetery, many of those cremated there have had their ashes either stored or scattered at the site. Besides Freud, just a few include Sir Kingsley William Amis, Keith Moon and Anna Pavlova. The grounds include several buildings, gardens, columbaria and tombs.

9. An architect of what became his monument, Christopher Wren was interred at a cathedral which serves as the place of rest for several other famed personages, including Lord Nelson and Sir Alexander Fleming. Do you know which cathedral this is?

Answer: St. Paul's Cathedral

Replacing the Old St. Paul's, which had been virtually destroyed by the Great Fire, the new cathedral designed by Christopher Wren was considered to be officially completed on 12/25/1711. Besides serving as both the Order of the British Empire Chapel and the Treasury, the cathedral houses over 200 memorials.

In 1723 Christopher Wren was the first person to be entombed within the cathedral.

10. A master of illusion, and escape, Harry Houdini could not escape the Grim Reaper, and was buried at Machpelah Cemetery. The cemetery, along with RKO Keith's Flushing Theater and the Steinway Mansion, are located in which New York borough?

Answer: Queens

Machpelah Cemetery is the final resting place of Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz), and his brother as well - Theodore Hardeen. The Machpelah Cemetery is located within what is termed as the Queens Cemetery Belt, a 2.5 mile long stretch of burial grounds which came into existence following the Rural Cemeteries Act of 1847.

As population grew and construction progressed throughout New York, many grave sites elsewhere were displaced, and the deceased were moved to mass graves in Queens. Considered both spooky and haunted, the cemeteries are a popular Halloween destination.

Source: Author beergirllaura

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'Sultans' at Rest Trivia Quiz

Not all burial sites are as famous as Arlington Cemetery or the Valley of the Kings, but they are all interesting. And, while the following ten men are not true sultans, their burial sites are worthy of a visit. Are you ready to see the sites?

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