I’m in my early 30’s and recently purchased a cemetery plot. Rather that let it sit there and receive any use from it until I’m dead, I’ll like to partake in some summer activities this coming year. The grounds are kept so nice and the grass is so green, I’d like to sunbathe on it. I’d also like to get outdoors and use it for some stretching and yoga. I’ve told a few of my friends about these plans and they state the cemetery may not let me “hang out” there. I disagree – I bought the land and have the paper work to show anyone who may oppose my recreation. So, I guess my question – Is this acceptable? Don’t I have the right to do as I please, as the plot is mine?
2006-12-27 03:08:46 · 16 answers · asked by Billy Jack H 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
The plot may be yours, but the property isn't. Your "neighbor's" relatives may not like having their peace disturbed.
2006-12-27 03:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Pancake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do own the plot. But, NO, you don't own the cemetary...Which, by the way, is where they put you when you are DEAD!! It isn't a place for your leisure and/or recreation, okay? Besides, if I had relatives in that cemetary, and was there visiting them, i'd feel a little bit disrespected by you "sun bathing", "doing yoga", and otherwise just "hanging out".
Just think of it this way, if you had a parent, spouse, child, or other very close family member buried in said cemetary, would you like to look over and see some IDIOT in a speedo sun bathing or doing yoga???
2006-12-27 03:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Chell B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously you jest. A cemetary plot is to be buried in. Period. It's not 'recreational property'. It's not like land you buy to build a home on, which, by the way, you are required to pay Property Tax on, you don't pay annual taxes on your 'plot'. The 'plot' was purchased for one purpose only, ETERNAL REST. Surely you can think of many more 'appropriate' places to sunbathe (like a beach) and do yoga ( anyplace BUT a cemetary) and to hang out (try a park or the mall). I repeat, a cemetary plot is an eternal resting place. End of Story.
2006-12-27 03:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by gabriella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do have the right to do this. But the Cemetery keepers also have a right to tell you 1) you can't hang out there, 2) they can take it away because of disorderly conduct, 3) they can keep you out of there till your dead, and 4) they may just ask you nicely to not do those things as it may freak out the people who have family burried there.
Your best choice is going to be to talk to them.
2006-12-27 03:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Lomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plot may be yours but, the cemetery is not. You can't just go to a cemetery and do as you please. Not only that, you bought the plot to be buried in, not to do other activities. My sister had the job of watching the cemetery and she had to report unusal behavior. This would be one and you could be arrested. Stay out until you pass on. It is not acceptable.
2006-12-27 03:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question of whether sunbathing or doing yoga on your cemetery plot is acceptable depends on your community standards and whether there are many people visiting the cemetary. If there are no people visiting the cemetery, then you can do your yoga there.
2006-12-27 03:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by Gyle from Valenzuela City, Phil. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sunbathing there, the workers might mistake you for dead and try to bury you. Anyway -it is a cemetary, Dude, for dead people - not for sunbathing and other such activities, like barbecuing. If you wanted a place to hang out - go to the park, beach, etc
2006-12-27 03:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand your thinking, but think about others who may be visiting loved ones near you while engaging in your recreational activity. I would think that many would find it to be rude and inappropriate. The cemetary is a place for quiet rest and respect for those that have passed on.
2006-12-27 03:53:30 · answer #8 · answered by RockOnNW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what country you live in but if it is America you do not have 'ANY RIGHTS WHATSOEVER' since 9/11. You sound like a very naive person.
I am sure you will not be allowed to use your property in the way you wish. Read the fine print of the sales contract.
2006-12-27 03:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure do what you want...be certain that you do not do any of your favored activities on ground that is not yours. Don't do any snow angle making like activities...your plot isn't big enough.
The best exercise I can think of for you to do there are deep breathing exercises. Your brain obviously is in need of extra oxygen...for clear thinking.
2006-12-27 03:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's your land. Yes as owner you can do what you want on your plot. Years ago, whole families would go for outing and hold pick nicks own our lot of plots. That is acceptable!
2006-12-27 03:26:56 · answer #11 · answered by gerry m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋