ntil the 19th century, most British people were buried in the churchyard of their parish – but a rapidly growing population meant that space was running out, particularly in cities. Overflowing churchyards posed a public hazard to health, and the recycling of graves was increasingly frowned upon. There was also a growing demand for burial outside of the Church of England (and Church of Scotland) in burial grounds that were not affiliated to any religious denomination. As a result,
