Grenada Cemeteries: Difference between revisions

Because the islands of Grenada continues to be predominantly Protestant with over half the population following the Roman Catholic doctrines and about 14% more specifically Anglican (with the other third being variations of Protestant) the tradition of grave burials and cemeteries remain strong. However, it is not the tradition within Caribbean islands, as in other countries, to keep cemetery plans and plot identification and there are almost no tombstone index. A family may hold a tax ticket to prove ownership to a family plot - but as to whom is buried where or when is a fleeting record on the cement or more rare a headstone. Which is more usual are the memories of the children left behind - but all three are quickly ravaged by time and the harsh weather on the islands.  

It is important to note that the tradition of "All Soul's" in October remains strong and many family groups continue to ''remember'' (sic) those who have passed on by visiting their graves, holding a candle-night vigil, and even painting or cleaning the grave.  

Just a tiny percentage of families remain Buddhist (usually from lines who originated from Calcutta, India).  

There are no Military of non-Protestant cemeteries on the islands. The ancient burial grounds of so-called indigenous cultures don't exists in any real sense and almost no one can claim lineage to this peoples.  

The largest cemetery on Grenada is '''Saint George's Cemetery'''. It is situated close to both the cruise liner terminal and the Queen's Park sports stadium in St George's. From the Port, follow Melville Street for about one kilometre, and then turn right into River Road, just beyond the large Funeral Society premises on the right hand side. The cemetery is divided into separate ''lower'', ''middle'' and ''upper'' sections:  

*the ''middle'' and largest plot is south of River Road stretching up along the west side along Cemetery Hill and covers 4.36 acres (17651.81 m² or 190002.55 feet²)

St. George's Cemetery does contains one Commonwealth burial of the First World War and three from the Second World War. The three Second World War graves are located in a single plot in the ''lower'' section of the cemetery, about 20 metres from the entrance close to the left hand boundary wall, which overlooks St George's Bay. 

Also a single First World war grave is located in the ''central'' section, and is best reached via the entrance in Cemetery Hill Road opposite the La Qua and Sons funeral society premises. Head towards the palm tree at 1 o'clock to and about 40 metres from the entrance. The standard pattern headstone for Corporal Mercurious is about 5 metres to the right of the palm tree, its view blocked from any distance by the larger memorials surrounding it.  

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