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Graves which are more than a century old could be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales under new proposals - but relatives will be able to object and war graves will be protected.

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[–] heiligerbimbam@lemmy.wtf 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A century ..wow. In Germany its about 20-30, max. 50 years, depending on the type of grave and the state.

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 3 points 2 days ago

Same here. In my town, the family basically leases a spot by the decade. Not paid and the grave is removed. They've been a bit tight with that, and now the older part of the graveyard is looking like a lawn with the occasional grave here and there.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago

Grave reuse is standard here, a grave plot is rented for X time, usually enough time for the relatives who know the person have a grave to go to for the rest of their lives, then it is reused.

[–] Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Honestly sounds like a good idea

[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

While I hope some old parts are protected as history or heritage, I'm surprised such a rule was only established now. Reusing graves is something I thought was standard everywhere due to place shortage.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Nah, we should encourage more green burials. Cremations too, though those are energy-intensive.

[–] Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago

I mean sure but perfect is the enemy of good and all that

[–] naught101@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

How is this world news?

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world -4 points 2 days ago

I’ll volunteer my spot above me for that. Just make sure she’s a blond or a red head.