Cemeteries of Nantes

Cemeteries of Nantes
An alley in Cimetière Parc.
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Location	Nantes, Pays de la Loire
Country	France
Type	Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim

The cemeteries of Nantes have each developed a unique history, with some being more notable than others. Each cemetery has its share of remarkable inhabitants. Since 1979, at least fifteen cemeteries have been operational within the commune of Nantes (at least to some extent). The cemeteries of Nantes include Bouteillerie, Chauvinière, Cimetière Parc, Miséricorde, Pont du Cens, Saint-Clair, Saint-Donatien, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Joseph-de-Porterie, Saint-Martin (old and new), Sainte-Anne (old and new), Toutes-Aides, and Vieux-Doulon.

The location of cemeteries has undergone a significant evolution over time, with a preference for sites both outside the city and close to places of worship, particularly churches (on occasion, even within their confines). Many cemeteries, including those in Saint-Léonard, Chamfleury, and the Huguenots, have ceased to exist. The number, organization, and appearance of the necropolises that Nantes residents know in the 21st century have been shaped by some factors, including public health considerations, political and economic choices, religious oppositions (against Jews and later Protestants), wars (the Vendée War and both World Wars), and so forth.

The respect given to beliefs, convictions, burial choices, the geographical location in fully urbanized areas (with one exception), and current regulations can be attributed to a historical process.