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SUMMARY
Working from the premise that Nigeria’s public cemeteries are generally neglected as suggested by their poor appearance and published commentary, this paper set out to examine the condition and management status of the three public cemeteries in Benin City. The findings are that the cemeteries, without exception, are neglected and poorly managed; that there is a need for an overhaul; and for new, environmentally sensitive cemeteries with modern standards of design and management which would complement the urban landscape. Given the relatively short history of urban planning and public cemetery management in Nigeria, it would be unrealistic to compare these first generation public cemeteries to those in climes where the preservation of historic burial grounds and cemeteries has been established for centuries.
