Eco-Friendly Urns to Be Expanded to Address Water Accumulation in National Cemetery Urns
Ministry Announces Comprehensive Measures on September 15
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced on September 15 that it has prepared measures to address the issue of water accumulation in urns at national cemeteries, including expanding the use of eco-friendly urns.
According to the ministry, water accumulation has recently occurred in some sections of 12 national cemeteries across the country, particularly in porcelain urns. To analyze the causes, the ministry conducted an on-site survey through an advisory panel consisting of five experts in landscaping, civil engineering, and funeral services.
As a result of the investigation, the experts explained that when porcelain urns are buried in the ground as part of a columbarium, water can accumulate in the urns due to heavy rain or condensation, even if drainage facilities are properly installed. They recommended improving both the burial methods, such as using eco-friendly urns, and the drainage facilities.
Accordingly, the ministry will proceed with reburial upon request from bereaved families. In particular, it will encourage reburial using biodegradable paper-based eco-friendly urns, and will also establish natural burial grounds alongside national cemeteries to expand the burial options available to families. A natural burial ground is a type of cemetery where remains are placed in eco-friendly urns and buried under or near grass and other vegetation.
In addition, the ministry will discontinue the use of stone coffins and install sump pits to measure the groundwater level and facilitate drainage at national cemeteries. It will also improve drainage by installing "blind drains," which are drainage facilities consisting of gravel and perforated pipes buried underground within the cemetery plots.
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The ministry plans to strengthen its management system by inspecting the drainage conditions of national cemeteries and conducting expert reviews of improvement progress every six months. Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oeul stated, "We sincerely apologize once again for the concern caused to bereaved families and the public due to water accumulation in urns at national cemeteries. We will thoroughly implement these measures to ensure the highest respect for those who have devoted themselves to the nation."
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