Cemetery

as distinguished from a churchyard place of burial, an open, ornamental, park-like burying ground. The term carries with it more or less of a public idea. Some churches, particularly the Church of Rome, and to an extent the Church of England, bury only in consecrated ground. Scottish cemeteries are open to all. The idea of a large cemetery, ornamented with trees and drives, open to all who choose to purchase lots, has become quite popular, especially in connection with large cities. The cemetery of Pere Lachaise near Paris is one of the most celebrated in the world. Many renowned Parisians lie here. Among American cemeteries of note are Greenwood, on Long Island; Mount Auburn, near Boston; Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston; and Lakeview, Cleveland. Public cemeteries more or less adorned have been provided by nearly all American towns and communities. See Catacombs; Pere Lachaise