They are frequently used where burial space is scarce.
When fully completed, it will provide over 100,000 burial spaces.
The demand for burial space is expected to grow from just under 200,000 a year to more than 240,000.
The state is looking for burial space, and victims not immediately identified will be buried there.
There was also increased demand for burial space within the limited grounds of the cemetery.
Despite this practice, by the mid 17th century the city was running seriously short of burial space.
This number has been selected to receive free burial space from us.
The parcel would add 10 years' worth of burial space.
In 1947, burial spaces were sold for 25 center per square foot.
At the time, it was clear the potter's field would have burial space for only a few more years.