park cemetery movement

The park cemetery movement began in the late 19th century, emphasizing the design of cemeteries as peaceful, landscaped environments integrated with nature. Unlike traditional churchyard burials, these cemeteries were planned as parks, offering scenic beauty, open spaces, and recreational areas. This approach aimed to create more sanitary, aesthetically pleasing, and reflective spaces for mourning and memorialization, often encouraging public visitation and community well-being. The movement helped shift cemetery design toward urban planning principles, emphasizing tranquility, accessibility, and natural harmony for both the deceased and the living.