Do Other Cemetaries Mistreat Remains?

Instances of cemeteries mishandling remains may not be commonplace, but they do occur and often result in significant distress for the affected families and communities. Here are some key points from the resources provided:

• In Michigan, the Trottier family was upset to find their father's gravesite disturbed at Resurrection Cemetery. They claim the cemetery attempted to replace their father's vault without the necessary legal permits or their permission.
• Numerous unmarked graves, believed to mainly contain Indigenous children, have been discovered on the site of former church-run residential schools in Canada. These discoveries have provoked a national outcry about the widespread abuse of Indigenous communities.
• Many Black cemeteries in the United States, such as Geer Cemetery in North Carolina, suffer from neglect and disrespect due to historical and ongoing racial discrimination. Efforts are being made to identify and preserve these burial grounds, often through the work of volunteer organizations and descendants of those interred there.

These instances underline the need for improved oversight, respect for cultural practices, and stringent laws in the handling and administration of cemeteries to ensure that the remains of the deceased are treated with the dignity that they deserve.

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