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Above Ground Cemetery

Description

An above ground cemetery, also known as an elevated cemetery, is a burial site where human remains are interred above the ground. Unlike traditional burial sites, where graves are dug into the earth, above ground cemeteries house crypts, mausoleums, tombs, or similar structures that hold caskets or urns.

Sample Sentences

• The above ground cemetery in New Orleans is famous for its distinctive and ornate tombs.
• Visitors can pay their respects to historical figures at the above ground cemetery located in the heart of the city.
• The family decided to have their loved one's remains placed in an above ground cemetery as a way to honor their religious traditions.
• During the cemetery tour, the guide provided interesting facts about the different mausoleums found in the above ground cemetery.
• As we walked through the above ground cemetery, the serene atmosphere provided a sense of peace and reflection.

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