God's Acre Beautiful

God's Acre Beautiful: Or The Cemeteries Of The Future is a book written by William Robinson in 1883. The book explores the idea of creating beautiful and peaceful cemeteries that are in harmony with nature. Robinson argues that the traditional approach to cemetery design, which was focused on imposing monuments and grandiose architecture, was not only expensive but also out of touch with the needs of the people.The author suggests that cemeteries should be designed in a way that reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. He advocates for the use of trees, shrubs, and flowers to create a peaceful and tranquil environment for the dead and the living. Robinson also discusses the importance of creating space for the living to visit and reflect on the lives of their loved ones who have passed away.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of cemetery design and the challenges faced by traditional cemeteries. The second part explores the principles of natural cemetery design, including the use of plants, water features, and natural materials. The final part of the book discusses the practical aspects of creating a natural cemetery, including site selection, layout, and maintenance.Overall, God's Acre Beautiful: Or The Cemeteries Of The Future is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional approaches to cemetery design. The author's vision of a natural and peaceful cemetery is still relevant today and has influenced the design of many modern cemeteries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.