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JE163 t1_iuitp9o wrote
The plots are property that is owned by the person who purchased it (for themselves or family) or their relatives/next of kin. The government would have to secure the land via emmenent domain which is usually frowned upon.
That said, europe has some beautiful cemetaries that are also public parks. I am not sure why we couldn't accomodate both here.
edit: also a lot of cemetaries in queens are north to south, I think it would have been better if they were more east to west. If anyone wants to hop in the delorian and propose that idea, please do.
CactusBoyScout t1_iujzts0 wrote
Green-Wood is still an active cemetery but they also have events for the general public and are actively trying to walk the line between being a park and being respectful of the dead and their living relatives.
They’re running out of space for burials so if they don’t find new income sources they’ll be in trouble eventually.
KaiDaiz t1_iuj1np6 wrote
These plots belong to folks long dead and no room to add any more bodies. Their next of kin prob long gone as well so nil ppl visiting these graves. Just turn it into parkland with a dedication memorial somewhere in the park
JE163 t1_iuj3sx8 wrote
The plot passes on to the appropriate next of kin. In the event there are no next kin (and sometimes with older plots even when they do), the cemetary will try to reclaim the space to use for additional graves.
kjuneja t1_iujar94 wrote
>which is usually frowned upon.
Boo hoo hoo. You know what worse is frowned upon? Homeless people.
JE163 t1_iujgdd6 wrote
NYC can purchase some land upstate and build them some homes.
Nouseforaname4 t1_iuib5cx wrote
Surprised they aren’t building more «luxury condos on it
FormerKarmaKing t1_iuikoua wrote
“Love your granite countertops, where did you get them?” “Umm…”
KaiDaiz t1_iuif279 wrote
Cemeteries inside NYC is a misuse of land. Convert it to parks just like we done historically to old grave sites.