Reimagining the Cemetery as Public Space
From the humble churchyard to glamorous memorial parks with manicured lawns, cemeteries all require one thing: land. As urban real estate becomes an increasingly valuable commodity, many cemeteries...
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Keep Your Cemetery From Becoming a Crime Scene
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing author Eric Pereira for this story. We’d like to think of cemeteries as safe sanctuaries where families can mourn and remember their loved...
The Good Cemeterian: On a Mission to Honor Our Heroes
Here in the south, we have a saying that, although grammatically incorrect, is nevertheless accepted and understood. When we speak of someone with a big heart, who does...
What Happens When Arlington Cemetery Runs Out of Space?
Over Memorial Day weekend, the Army disclosed that Arlington National Cemetery is running out of room and is beginning to consider placing restrictions on who can be buried...
How Watching Movies In a Cemetery Became an L.A. Summer Staple
Editor's Note: Yesterday, we discussed the blame funeral professionals have placed on cremation as the cause of the financial issues plaguing the profession. We posed the idea that...
San Francisco Agreed to Exhume 150,000 Bodies in 1914. Why it Happened is Fascinating.
Just 10 miles south of San Francisco is a small town called Colma which is home to 1,600 living residents and 1.5 million dead ones. Colma’s land is...
Arlington National Cemetery to Add Enhanced Security for Visitors
Originally published by: NBC Washington Arlington National Cemetery is phasing in enhanced security measures for those who visit the cemetery. In addition to random ID checks and other...