
This is a grave from the Victorian age when a fear of zombies and vampires was prevalent. The cage was intended to trap the undead just in case the corpse reanimated.
How interesting!
(Source: thenotebooktoremember)

AH, MR. AND MRS. DEVONSHIRE! WELCOME!
LUCIUS WILL TAKE YOUR COATS. PLEASE, FOLLOW HIM TO THE MAIN BALLROOM. I SHALL JOIN YOU PRESENTLY. I’M SIMPLY TAKING THE AIR FOR A MOMENT.
LOVELY DAY, ISN’T IT?
SIMPLY LOVELY.