Association for Gravestones Studies

The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) is an organization dedicated to the research and preservation of historic gravestones and cemeteries. It brings together scholars, historians, conservators, and enthusiasts to share knowledge about funerary art, cemetery history, and preservation techniques. Through conferences, publications, and fieldwork, AGS promotes understanding of cultural and artistic aspects of memorials, encouraging their protection as part of our historical heritage. The goal is to appreciate and conserve these markers as valuable records of community history, artistry, and changing social attitudes toward death and remembrance.