Changes in the Perception of Cemeteries as Public Spaces - Swiss Cemetery Visitors From 2002 to 2021.
Omega (Westport)
; : 302228241263133, 2024 Jun 20.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
A process of "emptying" can be observed in Swiss cemeteries. Urn burials are increasingly preferred to traditional interments, requiring much less space. Consequently, cemeteries are gradually transforming into park-like areas, triggering debates about proactive ways to use them as public spaces, rather than mourning sites. Objectives andMethod:
The study presented here probes for changes in the public perception of Bern cemeteries during the last two decades. The long-term analysis is based on a secondary analysis of interviews with 383 cemetery visitors in 2002 and a representative survey among 519 inhabitants of the city of Bern.Results:
Tolerance for alternative land use increased further Motivations for cemetery visits have shifted with a decline from 80% who mentioned 'grave visit' to 63% in 2021; 'leisurely walk' increased from 63% to 83%. High satisfaction with what cemeteries have to offer is mirrored in high values for perceived restorativeness in 2021.
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MEDLINE
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Omega (Westport)
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza
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Estados Unidos