[radiohead]

A question -

Last year the cemetary near me had it's usual Memorial Day services (it has a large military section). Ok. However, it also had a hayride and hotdogs. This is in the cemetary. Apparently it is something they do often, but not always.

I went up there and darned if folks weren't riding around the cemetary and eating hot dogs. I've never seen this before.

Has anyone ever heard of doing this in a cemetary before? It seemed weird, but on the other hand, the cemetary is a nice green place in the city, it was a nice day for a hotdog outdoors, so maybe it's not so bad. They did have the regular service, so I guess it wasn't completely disrespectful. Thoughts?

[Maximus_Ridiculousness]

Seems rather odd, BUT not disrespectful if the ride stays on the main thoroughfare and does not trounce into the grass near graves. I think if the people aren’t getting wild, being loud, and acting stupid, it should be just fine. No reason to be 100% solemn in a graveyard.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Perhaps it's just the local Democratic Party picnic, and they're in the cemetery recruiting new voters?

[snugs]

I can remember going to a country fare in a nearby village in the actual village square they had the stalls and entertainment but most people took their packed lunch into the church yard. The church yard contained the grave stones and people were respectful just sat there and ate their lunch at first it seemed a bit strange.

Again if this is a tradition and done respectfully I do not see it as a problem.