Gravedigger at work

Sometimes the old ways still work best, and Everard Hall may be the best testament to that. Nearly five decades ago, he began digging graves in the Maine town of Milbridge. Hall still digs graves by hand, and takes tremendous pride in his work. "I was put on Earth to be a gravedigger," he told correspondent Mark Strassmann. "It's a God-given talent."

[@fionajane6081]

What a courageous guy digging for his mum, dad, sister and auntie, and still going strong at his age.

[@calebhamilton8073]

Exactly I don't think I could do it

[@jonnypopsville1126]

My family has had a memorial business since 1913, Mendota Monument Company and we dig graves and the headstone foundations by hand still

[@thedarci1368]

Amazing man at least those will be remembered by him if forgotten by the world. He is an amazing wonderful man......

[@dragonbeast9318]

I like this guy, he digs graves the respectful ways

[@sharon3867]

What a beautiful story. Thank you Everard

[@ianmeadows8719]

I do this for a living and have so much respect for the guys that do it by hand

[@grumpyscatsbestfriend5990]

A good and decent man.

[@DowneasterProductions]

Grumpys cats Best Friend like most mainers

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

No better words to describe a man..

[@rudolphbazil9535]

Be proud at whatever you do...

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

Ol'School Strength God Bless Sir Your a Great Man Everard Stay Strong Buddy..

[@Smalltime89]

May God continue to Bless his SWEET soul.

[@nurmaybooba]

we are not a blink and you miss it town but a charming village.

[@oldboy9961]

Nora Qudus hi Nora

[@staceystar2984]

This Man Needs A Young Apprentice With A Strong Back. He Had Enough To Him To Do This With Care For Everyone. Question Is, When He Goes Do People Have Enough To Them, To Return The Favor? My Grandmother's Family Came Out Of Maine For Many Generations. The Fernalds & Phinney's Shown Are Allied Families. Many Thanks To Mr. Hall For Taking Care Of My Family.

[@max-andrewmcmillan4235]

Now that is the way to dig a grave. I dug my first grave in Scotland when I was 17. I was an Agri student studying at the time sheep. We had four sheep that had to be buried. The law was it had to be at least six feet deep. The grave I dug was six feet deep by three feet wide. The shepherd gave me strict instructions on the method, which he called "the step method" which I know Mr Hall will know and understand. All the very best.

[@evongilford392]

Respectable grave digger. I salute...☺

[@jesterflight8593]

Such a beautiful person, someone who deserves the very best, for all he has done for his community. Gosh Speed

[@milzijex7340]

Lovely, great man

[@davidchaveriat5228]

APPRECIATED THE HONORABLE STORY.

[@MD-wk3gj]

What an inspiration to do a perfect job.

[@mariaweaver2455]

Beautiful

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

I cannot imagine how many shovels he has worn out.

[@johndowney8007]

Wonderful GOD bless

[@holdmybeer]

Hard core.

[@holdmybeer]

Corey Messick observer effect comes into place.

[@alwayscoca-cola6487]

He’s a good guy

[@zadejustin3576]

It's a craft that I deeply respect!

[@TXMEDRGR]

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10

[@lukevalentini1805]

Fair play to him

[@lordoftheflings]

seems like a nice chap

[@mazman8343]

Hard hard work in the winter time👍

[@MichaelKing-re8zc]

God Bless! He's got that "Can Do" spirit of a Seabee Veteran.

[@misfit1-3]

i want this job

[@markmartin5248]

A real man.

[@SimianBROWNEYE]

Was he in the Seabees?

[@muthaafrika6137]

Who finds joy in working for the DEAD

[@marcus2rell187]

Drake voice 🗣”I’m a bill printer, ima gravedigger...yeah I am what I am”

[@willcamp6319]

Is Everad Hall still alive

[@normanhowe4938]

Your reward in heaven is waiting.

[@SuperStonehammer]

If you love what you do you will never work a day in your life…Twain

[@SuperStonehammer]

He is a rare Christian

[@tereadasmith8544]

Show me the obituary dewayne hi

[@elainetyler1710]

44

[@georgedoorley5628]

frowned upon to dig a grave for a close relation here

[@gordonrides7696]

He needs to get out more