#cemeteries

#cemeteries

The historic Moses Macedonia African Cemetery in Bethesda, Maryland, is threatened by gentrification and development, jeopardizing the burial ground of enslaved people and their descendants.

The discovery of a medieval cemetery in Bourg-Charente reveals over 470 burials dating from the Early Middle Ages to the 13th century, shedding light on the town's historical significance.

California officials have ordered four cemeteries to shut down for allegedly operating without valid licenses and mismanaging finances, leading to cease-and-desist orders.

"We lost in the court because the judge did not even give me the time to testify," said Kamphausen, who plans to appeal the decision.

"When we arrived, I was overwhelmed by the number of gravesites. Then I looked down and realized I was standing in front of my mother's grave marker."

There, just beyond some overgrown grass, was what looked like a group of headstones... I estimated maybe 100 headstones in all.

Sonia Bermúdez serves as the heart of two cemeteries in Riohacha, Colombia, providing care and dignity to the deceased, especially to forgotten migrants.