Most sarcophagi will have the name of the person interred within carved upon their lid.

Aarto Kallas: One with Death.
Ambro Pellervoinen: Stood His Ground. Maintained His Watch.
Brusi Kari: Our Torment is Over.
Eljas Otra: For Want of a Nail.
Heikki Vartia: With Him Died the Music of Love.
Ilta Rautia: Here Lies My Love. Disturb Her Not.
Kreeta Koveri: Finally, Peace.
Lauri Vihas: Thief. Murderer. Husband.
Maunu Ampuja: Beloved of My Heart.
Miina Joutsi: Death Came Before Her Time. Curse Death.
Nonna Repo: Sacrificed All for None.
Pertti Urho: He Dabbled in Things He Did Not Understand.
Pirkko Hopea: Her Last Great Adventure has Begun.
Soini Toiva: Father of Nine. Lord of None.
Stiina Kaivattu: Here Lies My Love. Rest Now, Beloved.
Ulla Paaso: Taken by the Plague.
Valto Hirvi: Taken from us too Soon. The World is Lessened by his Death.
Vilina Arpia: Beloved Mother. Rest in Peace.
Unknown Warrior: Thank You.
This carving has been deliberately and comprehensively effaced. It is illegible.

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