It is rude to take photos during a funeral or service. Nearly all cemeteries are okay with you taking discreet photos of your loved one’s marker. Some memorial parks prohibit photography of headstones/markers as they consider it an invasion of privacy for the families of those interred.

Is it rude to take pictures at a cemetery?

It is rude to take photos during a funeral or service. Nearly all cemeteries are okay with you taking discreet photos of your loved one’s marker. Some memorial parks prohibit photography of headstones/markers as they consider it an invasion of privacy for the families of those interred.

Why is it called a graveyard?

The origin of “graveyard” is rather obvious; it is a yard filled with graves. It comes from Old French cimetiere, which meant, well, graveyard. Nevertheless, the French word originally comes from Greek koimeterion, meaning “a sleeping place”.

Can you take pictures at a cemetery?

General Rules of Respect Be sure they are okay with you visiting and doing photography there. Get a permit if required. Do not walk on graves. Unless it is part of a specific assignment or for journalistic use, avoid photographing any graves less than a century old.

What’s the difference between graveyard and cemetery?

The word cemetery (from Greek κοιμητήριον, “sleeping place”) implies that the land is specifically designated as a burial ground and originally applied to the Roman catacombs. The term graveyard is often used interchangeably with cemetery, but a graveyard primarily refers to a burial ground within a churchyard.

How long does a coffin last in the ground?

If the coffin is sealed in a very wet, heavy clay ground, the body tends to last longer because the air is not getting to the deceased. If the ground is light, dry soil, decomposition is quicker. Generally speaking, a body takes 10 or 15 years to decompose to a skeleton.

Can u bury a body on your property?

There are no laws that prohibit home burial, but you must check local zoning laws before establishing a home cemetery or burying on private land. It is also legally required to use a funeral director, even if you are burying on private land. Embalming is only required if a person died of a contagious disease.

Can you sleep in a graveyard?

Typically, cemeteries are closed to the public during the hours of darkness. This is not to protect people from anything supernatural, but rather to protect the cemetery from vandals. Consequently, any attempt to sleep in a cemetery overnight may end with you being handcuffed by police.

Can I bury my wife in the garden?

It is possible to bury a loved one in your garden. The law is contained in the Burial Laws Amendment Act 1880. A person who knows the circumstances of the death and has a lawful certificate of the cause of death must first register a death with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Can you view a body before cremation?

You can still have a funeral and/or a viewing before the cremation. A popular misconception is that when you have a cremation you can’t have a funeral or a viewing. Not true. The same types of services are available with traditional cremation that are available for burial.