graveyardswhere

Graveyardswhere is a coined term used to describe the conceptual and practical space where graveyards and location intersect in discourse, digital media, and memory studies. It can refer to a propensity to map, catalog, and discuss cemeteries and burial sites across historical, genealogical, and cultural contexts.

Etymology and usage: The blend of graveyard and where emphasizes location and orientation in relation to memory. The term is not widely standardized and is used as a descriptor rather than a fixed entity, often appearing in scholarly articles, project names, or artistic works to frame discussions about burial spaces.

Applications include digital mapping and GIS projects that document cemetery locations, accessibility, and inscriptions; genealogical databases that link graves to family histories; and preservation initiatives that record grave markers and landscape changes over time. Ethical considerations include consent, descendant rights, sensitivity to remains, and respect for sacred spaces.

In culture and fiction, graveyardswhere may appear as a motif or title signaling themes of memory, oblivion, and place. While not tied to a specific real-world organization, the term helps frame conversations about how societies locate and remember their dead.

See also: cemetery GIS, memorial practices, digital heritage, genealogical databases.