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Old 06-04-2010, 06:19 PM
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Default difference between cemetary and graveyard

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Originally Posted by Klondike View Post
anyone know what the difference is between a "cemetary" and a "graveyard"?

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Klondike
my understanding is a graveyard is in the grounds of the associated church whilst a cemetary is a separate piece of land specifically set up for burials - a cemetary may have an integral chapel but this is not used for regular worship outside funerals and memorial services
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