Norway's vertical cemetery idea destined to die (1 Viewer)

[Gh0zt™]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...al-cemetery-idea-destined-to-die-8973873.html

A daily reminder of mortality towering over Oslo may not to be everyone’s taste, but a young architect has earned a commendation for his plans to build Norway’s first vertical cemetery.

In a nation where the tradition of wrapping bodies in plastic before burial has left graveyards full, Martin McSherry’s idea of stacking coffins in a high-rise tower was praised as “a highly original contribution” at the Oslo Conference for Nordic Cemeteries and Graveyards, the Norwegian news website The Local reported yesterday.

“The vertical cemetery, with its open front, will become a significant part of the city and a daily reminder of death’s existence,” his proposal read. “In time, the city’s tallest and largest building will become a grave for all its citizens – the city’s ever-changing monument.”


Wish theyd had a rendering of the idea. Like a residential tower only apartments will be grave sites???
Pretty innovative Idea never the less I thought. Never heard of a vertical cemetery before

 

[girl101]

strange and odd

 

[Wayne Kerr]

vertical

 

[Witchfynde]

This idea might actually catch on - think of the space saving

 

[Psycho Lady]

This idea might actually catch on - think of the space saving

I totally agree. I think it's a great idea.

 

[Bethy 🔥]

Wow someone actual put on there thinking cap for once

 

[mrln]

a high rise for the dead

 

[Witchfynde]

I totally agree. I think it's a great idea.

Alright - from now on , my " Pet Cemetery " that I have going in the local National Park , for ex-girlfriends , will from this day forward be vertical !! Since its a weekend I will start this principle , by using the body of .....................

 

[Witchfynde]

How many cemeteries have glorious views ? I can think of at least 6 or 7 in this city alone { Sydney } that any developer would love to get their hands on . We have 4 at least which are ocean water-front reality , which here you'd want a couple of million just for a block of land alone .

 

[Graziani]

 

[SVD]

Cremation is easier and more efficient.