Live people get future tombs booking

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: A unique tradition is being seen in Gorakhpur city which raises many questions in itself. In the city’s Padleganj area, a Christian cemetery, which is said to be about 305 years old, people are already booked for themselves or their loved ones while living alive. This practice not only makes this cemetery special but is also worth knowing the reason for this unique trend.

Why is advance booking?

People coming to this cemetery often reserve space for the tomb at their favorite place before their death. The main reason behind this unique tradition is that people want to ensure that they are buried near their loved ones, especially next to their spouse. People who are handling the responsibility of maintaining the grave, say that many times people also get their grave made, so that their last wish can be fulfilled after death.

History and importance of cemetery

This Christian cemetery is about 305 years old and has many British buried. This practice, where living people book future graves, are often seen in the Christian community, especially in cases where the husband and wife want to be close to each other. For this, they have to meet the cemetery authority and book land. Sometimes there is a trend to bury the husband and wife up and down in the same grave. This is the story of the unique place in Gorakhpur where plans for the end of life are completed.