Public spaces are believed to make cities more liveable, healthy and socially equal. To date,
discussions about public spaces have primarily revolved around emblematic types, such as …

As cities around the world increase in density, and the number of urban green spaces
decrease, the role cemeteries play is becoming increasingly important. Highly vegetated …

The health effects of under-utilized and passive greenspace with specialist functions, for
example the urban cemetery have been rarely studied. In this study, we aim to examine the …

“Deathscapes” constitute a growing field of research, yet the topic remains widely neglected
within urban planning. In this paper, we examine the adequacy of existing provision for …

Cemeteries are often included in typologies of green infrastructure features, but there has
been little exploration of their role within a multifunctional network of green infrastructure …

This article presents a pilot study investigating the multidimensional diversity of cemeteries
as an important element of cultural heritage and green infrastructure within the urban …

We identify and analyse practices and management regimes around burial and handling of
ashes across eight case study towns within six Northern European countries. We analyse …

This article investigates the impact of natural burial on the delivery of ecosystem services
(ESs) in urban cemeteries in England that are owned and managed by local authorities …

Population increase has drawn attention to the need in cities for easily accessible and
attractive public spaces that will promote interaction regardless of gender, age, ethnicity and …

The rise of natural burials has not been without controversy. Traditionalist funeralists and a
number of mourners struggle to reconcile new immaterial, anti-symbolic practices with those …