Percepção ambiental dos moradores em relação ao convívio com o cemitério da Irmandade da Santa Casa de Caridade de São Gabriel, RS

Abstract

Currently, the presence of cemeteries in the urban area occurs by the intense and uncontrolled urbanization process. Necropolis can be pollution source causing severe environmental impacts. For this reason, the study sought to determine the perception of the environmental impact of the Irmandade da Santa Casa de Caridade’s cemetery of São Gabriel by the neighboors and undertakers. The results show be no, in the comprehension of residentes, any problem by proximity of the cemetery and the total lack of knowledge about the possibles environmental impacts generated by decomposition of bodies. Likewise, the undertakers do not consider burial’s activities impactful, althought some point the use of ecological coffins and biodegradable blankets. Necro-makeup techniques are common in procedure unlike of the embalming, which is not performed in the city. The cremation is seen as a form less contaminating allocation, but shrouded of doubts and feelings making prevail traditional burials as a form of materialization of the culture of death in society.