Comments on: Aim to miss

By: . . . the harder they fall (and then what?) « Taking Place

. . . the harder they fall (and then what?) « Taking Place — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:42:31 +0000

[...] 18, 2009 by Toby Deb’s post raises all kinds of interesting questions. What I wonder about, once a big tree is down, is what [...]

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:39:17 +0000

Really interesting question, and perhaps one we can get an answer on from Art. I’m betting that the roots would work their way around any vaults; trees are quite resourceful that way. Having to cut some big roots of existing trees — during the grave digging process — might be a problem for mature trees, though.

By: theparsley

theparsley — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:55:09 +0000

I’d be curious to know more about the growth constraints on trees and plants that result from the use of below-grade concrete burial vaults, especially the ones intended for double interments. The older historic cemeteries would not have this issue – the concrete vaults are a modern innovation, and seemingly are really only compatible with turf.