What is a primary challenge faced by urban cemeteries?

Limited land and space for interment is a primary challenge faced by urban cemeteries due to the high density of population and real estate development in urban areas. As cities expand and populations grow, the available land becomes increasingly scarce. Urban cemeteries often deal with the pressures of limited plots, leading to challenges in accommodating traditional burial practices. This can force cemeteries to explore alternatives such as vertical burial options or cremation, and may also require them to rethink their layouts and offerings to make the most efficient use of available space.

While vandalism, maintenance costs, and competition with rural cemeteries are relevant issues, they do not capture the unique constraints posed by geographical limitations in urban settings, making limited land and space for interment the central challenge for these cemeteries.