Feb 19 • 09:22 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

Riga seeks solutions to the lack of burial places; considers cemetery expansion and promoting cremation

Riga is exploring various solutions to address the shortage of burial sites, including expanding existing cemeteries and encouraging cremation.

The report analyzes 22 municipal cemeteries in Riga, evaluating future demographic and social behavior trends. It identifies key challenges regarding cemetery development and management, proposing multiple solutions for each identified issue. Among the 18 challenges highlighted, the lack of available space in cemeteries and insufficient quality of data regarding these sites are primary concerns, along with problems like overgrowth, hazardous tree management, and the upkeep of cemetery pathways. Regulatory shortcomings, such as the management of abandoned grave markers and guidelines for family burial plots, further complicate the situation.

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