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Cemetery - Wikipedia A cemetery, burial ground, gravesite, graveyard, or a green space called a memorial park or memorial garden, is a place where the remains of many dead people are buried or otherwise entombed
What is a Cemetery? What is a VA Cemetery or Veterans Affairs Cemetery? A cemetery is a designated place where the remains of people who have died are laid to rest in specific, identifiable burial sites Cemeteries are widely regarded as sacred places that are entrusted with respectfully caring for deceased individuals, along with the preservation of shared history
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United States Cemeteries • FamilySearch To find tombstone or sexton records, you need to know where an individual was buried The person may have been buried in a community, church, private, military, or family cemetery, usually near the place where he lived or died or where other family members were buried
Cemetery | Definition Facts | Britannica cemetery, place set apart for burial or entombment of the dead Reflecting geography, religious beliefs, social attitudes, and aesthetic and sanitary considerations, cemeteries may be simple or elaborate—built with a grandeur that overshines the community of the living They may also be regarded as “holy fields” or taboo areas
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Understanding Cemetery Laws and Regulations: What You Need to Know? Cemeteries are more than fair burial grounds; they are places of recognition, history, and regard Laws exist to: Ensure graves and gravestones from damage Guarantee reasonable burial hones for all communities Maintain peace and cleanliness in cemeteries