Plan Your Epitaph Day
About Plan Your Epitaph Day
When is Plan Your Epitaph Day? This holiday is always celebrated on November 2
Plan Your Epitaph Day is a little bit morbid for my liking. My first thought was who would create this November 2 holiday? And, why? I don’t want to think about my epitaph, let alone ponder what to inscribe on my tombstone.
However………….
When you stop to think about it, maybe it’s best if you consider what legacy you want to inscribe on your tombstone. After all, you never know what a relative or friend may put on your tombstone once you’re gone. Or, worse still, what if they don’t say anything?
While we’re young, we think this is a long way away. However, as the years go by and we gain wisdom, more of us consider getting directly involved with our epitaph, as well as all of the details of our demise. So, think about the inscription you want on your tombstone. Then, let the people who will manage your final arrangements know.
So, if you need a little nudge to plan your epitaph, let today be the day.
How to Celebrate Plan Your Epitaph Day
Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate this gruesome holiday:
- Ponder the inscription you want on your tombstone.
- Pre-arrange your tombstone and the cemetery.
- Or, put it off until another time as it’s too morbid to think about.
Today's Quote
“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?” – – Edgar Allan Poe
History and Origin of Plan Your Epitaph Day
Lance Hardie is the creator of Plan Your Epitaph Day. He is the author of How to Write Your Own Epitaph — and Live Long Enough to Enjoy It.
It was established on November 2 coinciding with the Day of the Dead.
Believe it or not, there is an occasional reference to this being a “National” day. It’s hard to believe that the U.S. Congress or the president would waste time considering a proclamation on this topic. We did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
- George Washington says goodbye to his troops after the end of the Revolutionary War. (1783)
- American astronaut Bill Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev are the first crew to reside onboard the International Space Station (ISS). (2000)
- Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, was born on this day in 1734.
More November 22 Holidays
Besides Plan Your Epitaph Day, here are more November 2 holidays to celebrate and enjoy:
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