The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Tombstone Ashes of the dead were buried in a graveyard. Richer families would then set up a tombstone. This beautiful one shows a small girl with her doves. The family would visit once a year for special prayers. It was an important duty to tend to the graves.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Illness and Death