Tombstones that are “relatively modern” may be modified after the original inscription has been made. Death dates of spouses who were the last member of a couple to die are perhaps the most common addition, but other details may be added. My mother’s maiden name was added to her stone five years after she passed when we had our father’s date of death added to the stone.

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