Remembering the Dead in Yambol

 Outside the cemetery in Yambol by the bus stop, you will find hundreds of posters remembering the dead. They are usually renewed each year so not many seen are old and faded. 

Remembering the Dead in Yambol

 These framed portraits of folk having passed away are a common sight in Yambol. Remembering dead people in this way is a form of respect to those before us although some foreigners looking in might feel a little uneasy seeing them.

More Reminders Of The Dead In Yambol

Everyone knows someone who is pictured on the posters that are scattered around Yambol. There is a constant reminder of the dead and this is a place where there are more than in most places. It is also a place where we pause quite often to take a closer look at the older generation that are no longer with us. What must some of them think of Yambol today with the pace of change?

A Dead Tree In Yambol

There are many trees in Yambol the vastg majority are alive and thriving this one is clearly not.

Remembering the Dead on Yambol Doors

A memory of the dead is always present in Yambol. Many doors are a memorial to those who have past away. At 40 days after death and every anniversary thereon - These memorials are refreshed and sometimes decorated with flowers on such occasions. A reminder in December that most old people in Bulgaria pass away in the cold winter months.