Video Tag
Every video tagged “cemetery” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
62 videos
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie transform a standard store-bought plastic skeleton into a dramatic gravecrawler prop complete with a sculpted dirt mound. The key innovation is that the mound is fully portable and collapsible for easy off-season storage. The build relies on accessible materials like spray foam, spray paint, and hot glue, making it approachable for Halloween decorators of most skill levels. The finished prop is designed to integrate seamlessly into a yard graveyard or cemetery display.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.
Jaimie and Jay of Wicked Makers walk viewers through their 2022 'Oakview Cemetery' yard haunt, built and refined over six-plus years, covering both daytime and nighttime perspectives. The sprawling display blends custom-built props and animatronic makeovers across multiple themed zones — from a spooky graveyard with a chicken-wire ghost and a Pennywise character, to a pirate skeleton party, a swamp witch scene, and a giant spider installation. A highlight is a stone portal with custom and AtmosFX projections, framed by oversized store-bought skeletons that have been repositioned for maximum impact. The tour wraps with their most feared character, the Sitting Scarecrow, who serves as the final scare for trick-or-treaters.
VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building realistic foam tombstones from scratch using materials available at hardware and craft stores. The build covers shaping and carving expanded insulation foam with a Dremel and rasp, adding surface texture with a blow torch, and finishing with a multi-layer paint technique anchored by masonry sealant. The result is a graveyard-worthy prop that far surpasses typical store-bought options. A companion video on finger detail work is also referenced for those wanting to push the realism further.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials shows how to transform inexpensive dollar store foam tombstones into convincingly spooky graveyard props using a handful of additional materials and craft techniques. The focus is on budget-friendly methods that deliver a dramatic visual upgrade without requiring specialized skills or tools. It's a great approach for haunters looking to build out a graveyard scene on a tight budget.
VanOaks Props walks through a complete process for building ultra-realistic foam tombstones that convincingly mimic aged stone. The tutorial covers shaping, carving fine details, texturing with caulk, and a multi-step painting workflow using acrylic washes and a masonry sealer to achieve an authentic weathered-granite look. Techniques like flame treatment and dry brushing add depth and surface realism that elevate these props well beyond typical foam graveyard pieces.
VanOaksProps compiles ten of his favorite detail-oriented prop projects specifically chosen to elevate a DIY Halloween cemetery display. The compilation spans a wide range of builds — from PVC fencing and weathered tombstones to faux cast-iron locks, distressed signage, and atmospheric cobwebs — with each segment linking back to a full standalone tutorial. The focus throughout is on affordable, achievable techniques that add realism and cinematic atmosphere to a yard graveyard scene.
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.
VanOaksProps walks through a simple, low-profile method for keeping Halloween tombstones standing firm even in windy conditions. The technique involves drilling into foam tombstones and using stakes driven into the ground to anchor them securely. At just four minutes, this is a quick, practical tutorial suited for any outdoor graveyard display.
Distortions Unlimited showcases a fully dressed Halloween cemetery scene populated with multiple Frightronics electric animatronic props, including zombie figures, a Moving Monument, Tipping Tombstone, Gargoyle, and Cracking Crypt, among others. The short showcase demonstrates how these pieces work together to create an immersive graveyard atmosphere. All featured props are part of the brand's 2020 product lineup and are marketed toward home haunters, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.
This video walks through the construction of a Halloween mausoleum prop built primarily from foam materials and basic lumber framing. The builder uses Foamular rigid foam, pipe insulation, and Great Stuff expanding foam to achieve realistic stone-like architectural details. It is a solid example of how common construction materials can be repurposed to create impressive graveyard set pieces for home haunts or professional attractions.
This short showcase video features the Cracking Crypt, a zombie tombstone animatronic from Distortions Unlimited's Grave Buster Frightronic series. The prop is designed for cemetery and graveyard-themed scenes and suits a variety of settings including yard haunts, professional haunts, and corn mazes. Distortions Unlimited is a manufacturer and online retailer specializing in haunt props, masks, costumes, and animatronics.
Thornhill Woods is a long-running Canadian home haunt that has transformed a residential front yard into an elaborate Halloween cemetery display every October since 2004. The showcase highlights an impressive collection of Distortions Unlimited and Frightronics animated props, including fan favorites and newer releases. The video serves as both a yard haunt inspiration piece and a showcase for Distortions Unlimited's product lineup in a real-world home display context.
VanOaks Props walks through building a realistic broken tombstone prop inspired by a real-life stabilized cracked gravestone. The design features simulated metal repair bands and tabs that give the piece a uniquely aged and structurally distressed look — a standout detail for any cemetery display. XPS foam is carved, textured, coated in mortar mix, and painted to achieve a convincing weathered stone finish.
Monster Tutorials offers a walkthrough tour of his 2019 home Halloween graveyard display, giving viewers an up-close look at how the full cemetery scene came together for the season. The video is framed as a personal showcase for the creator's fan community, known as the PropMob. It serves as both seasonal inspiration and a peek at the scale and style of a dedicated home haunter's outdoor setup.
VanOaksProps walks viewers through the art of designing compelling, realistic tombstone epitaphs for DIY Halloween cemetery displays. The tutorial covers choosing carve-friendly fonts, balancing text layout, and incorporating decorative symbols to give each stone a story-driven, authentic feel. Free font resources are shared to help haunters get started quickly. The result is a polished, atmospheric graveyard prop that stands out in any home haunt or yard display.
GMHaunts breaks down Spirit Halloween's official Spirit Hallows Cemetery 2023 sneak peek, spotlighting 15 newly revealed animatronics ahead of the season. The video serves as an early look at what Spirit Halloween is bringing to retail shelves, making it a go-to resource for collectors and home haunters planning their purchases. Commentary covers the lineup of new pieces within the cemetery-themed collection.
This short clip showcases "Grave Buster Bob," an animated zombie prop from Distortions Unlimited. The all-electric animatronic rocks forward and back to mimic a corpse clawing its way up from the grave. It's a quick demo of the prop's motion rather than a build or tutorial.
Grave Danger is an animated zombie prop from Distortions Unlimited, part of their Grave Buster Frightronic line. The prop is designed to anchor a cemetery or graveyard-themed Halloween display with convincing undead movement. It pairs well with complementary tombstone and zombie props from the same manufacturer to build out a cohesive scene.
A first-time yard haunt creator from Monster Tutorials takes viewers on a vlog-style walkthrough of his completed Halloween graveyard display for 2018. The setup features handmade tombstones, a chain-and-skull fence, latex masks, and atmospheric lighting — all assembled under a tight time constraint. The video doubles as a showcase of the creator's own DIY tutorial projects, linking out to dedicated build guides for the key elements on screen. Despite being a debut haunt, the overall scene demonstrates solid compositional instincts and a cohesive cemetery aesthetic.
This short clip showcases Distortions Unlimited's Grave Buster Frightronic graveyard scene, featuring the animated zombie characters Grave Buster Bob and Barb. The display pairs them with a Tipping Tombstone and a Moving Monument for a coordinated cemetery effect. All elements are presented as electric-driven animatronics from the company's 2017 lineup.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.
This short tutorial from Hauntcast covers five practical methods for securing foam tombstones firmly in the ground for a Halloween yard display. Host Baker walks through each approach, helping haunters avoid the common frustration of props tipping or shifting outdoors. The video is concise and focused, making it easy to pick the right method for your setup.
VanOaksProps walks through a quick, beginner-friendly method for adding convincing dimensional lichen to Halloween tombstones and cemetery monuments. The technique centers on acrylic modeling paste to build realistic texture, followed by a layered painting approach using earthy ochre and umber tones. The result is an authentically weathered, organic look that elevates foam or store-bought tombstones significantly. At under six minutes, it's one of the fastest high-impact prop upgrades in the channel's library.
