The tombstones in the graveyard of the Haunted Mansion serve as a witty and "cryptic" tribute to the Disney Imagineers who created the attraction. Each epitaph is a rhyming pun or an anagram of a creator's name. For example, "Master Gracey" is a tribute to Yale Gracey, the master of the ride’s special effects, while "Good Friend Fred" honors Fred Joerger, a set designer. Other famous markers include Francis Xavier (X Atencio, who wrote the "Grim Grinning Ghosts" lyrics) and Dear Departed Brother Dave (Dave Burkhart). Some tombstones even feature backwards names or anagrams like "Snevets Nor" (Ron Stevens) and "Trrebor Llewe" (Robert Sewell). In 2026, many fans also look for the "living" tombstone of Madame Leota, whose eyes occasionally open to scan the queue. These markers are more than just props; they are a permanent "Hall of Fame" for the artists and engineers who built the 1969 masterpiece. While the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland versions have slight variations, they all maintain the tradition of honoring the "spirits" behind the scenes with dark, clever humor.