What happens when cemeteries run out of space?

Update: 2025-08-27

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We all go somewhere when we die. Whether you’re partial to cremation or a coffin you require a bit of room and that’s becoming a problem for cemeteries in rural Alberta. While some local cemeteries expand, others are searching for more space. It’s raising real questions about what the graveyards of the future could look like.

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