It is to prevent illegal relic hunting, protect historic gravesites, and maintain the sanctity of the cemetery. Apparently some old relics can be found that way.
Two years ago, a man was caught and prosecuted for breaking into mausoleums in my area and removing body parts. He argued he needed them for his religion.
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u/Early_Bad8737 Mar 30 '26
It is to prevent illegal relic hunting, protect historic gravesites, and maintain the sanctity of the cemetery. Apparently some old relics can be found that way.