GREEN Craftivist

When was the last time you visited the grave of a deceased family member or friend? O ur desire to immortalize the memory of departed loved ones through burial methods and symbolic structures can be traced to the olden days when burial caves, underground chambers, pyramids, catacombs, temples, hanging or floating coffins were built to protect the remains of the dead and give closure to those left behind. As years went by and population grew, new architectural concepts for burial places were established where the remains of loved ones can be laid to rest and visited by family and friends any day of the year.  Thus, we saw the rise of private cemeteries, memorial parks, columbarium and mausoleums inspired by burial caves not only  to augment the shortage of interment spaces in public cemeteries but also to provide comfort and convenience with a sense of exclusivity to visiting relatives and friends. The beauty and serenity (and for some the festive atmosphere) of these places have someho