2006-06-22 05:04:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I've always been told that they face the east so that when Christ returns their bodies will rise to meet him. That's probably why it started and people have just stuck to the tradition. But, I live in the bible belt so things may be different in other parts of the country.
2006-06-22 05:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Justinsmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cemeteries are laid out on a grid pattern, for accuracy of grave location. The tombstones are placed parallel to the street so that they can be easily read. It would make sense for the grid to be N/S, E/W, and there is probably a standard plan, as there is for streets in newer cities.
2006-06-22 12:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do not all face east or west. My fathers faces south, my brother's faces north-west. I'm not sure why they would all have to face east or west though...
2006-06-22 12:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the person faces east, or is supposed to. The reason for this is so they can be ressurected to face Jesus when he comes from the east.
2006-06-22 12:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by qtee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is news to me.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
2006-06-22 12:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it all depends on where the cemetary is put and where the body is layed?
2006-06-22 12:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so mold/moss wont grow on them
2006-06-22 12:07:48 · answer #7 · answered by DesignR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋