The persons those crosses memorialize aren't actually buried there. Some people put crosses near the place where a loved one was killed in an accident because that's the place where his/her soul left the body. It's a cultural custom, mostly.
2007-07-04 16:22:05
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answered by Clare † 5
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It's a respect thing, both for family and friends, and those less close to the individual. Both Christians and non-Christians do it, but here we tend not to have white crosses put up.
Also not everyone is comfortable in a cemetary/knows where the person was buried, that can also contribute. However they may choose to go to both.
2007-07-04 20:32:52
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answered by Phoenix 3
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I don't think it's a Christian thing at all. I think it's possibly cultural and caught on to other cultures. I don't pretend to understand this any more than I understand anyone's need to visit a plot in a cemetery. It's not one of my family's traditions to do so, and I really don't know where the tradition comes from or why people follow it. But then, if you feel a stronger connection to those who have gone before by visiting their grave or the site of their death, then far be me from it to ridicule.
2007-07-04 16:23:30
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answered by Steve 5
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Some people feel closer to the deceased if they go to the scene of their death. It also helps in the grieving process.
2007-07-04 16:22:18
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answered by Soul Shaper 5
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becuz that was the last place their close friends had died,a cemetary is there finally resting place.
2007-07-04 16:24:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Just a remembrance I am thinking. Or maybe they are blessing the space.
2007-07-04 16:21:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Out of respect! That is where their loved one lost their life!
2007-07-04 16:21:44
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answered by Pamela V 7
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its just a way for people to heal and absorb the pain of a loss.
you don't have to be christian to do this.
2007-07-04 16:22:17
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answered by dirtyturkies 3
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I really don't know why they even leave the crosses it is just anther form of litter.
2007-07-04 16:22:26
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answered by Cookyduster 4
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That seems strange to me, too. Why dwell on tragedies?
2007-07-04 16:22:41
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answered by I WALK FUNNY 4
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