Is running/jogging in a cemetery disrespectful?

Ricochet J · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:33

I frequently run, and I've moved houses and nearby is cemetery. Is it disrespectful to run/jog through it?

The cemetery rules/notice board just says no loud music.

Would you mind if I ran/jogged past your buried loved ones?

I personally wouldn't mind - what do you think? What if there was a procession and I jogged past it?

Bassmansam · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:34

Sudden · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:35

I would say no, but i'm not religious (and would be Hindu if I were, so cremation rather than burial).

Kamerad · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:36

Nope jogging through, passing a procession yes.

Rroff · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:37

You'll probably find some people get funny about it. Personally it would depend a bit on the path routing - if it skirted the edge then I'd probably jog around but if it went through the graves I'd probably go through at a slower pace.

darkgen · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:38

Only if you hurdle the gravestones!

terley · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:40

Well i'm burying my dad this week, and it wouldn't offend me if you ran through the grave-yard. As long as you didn't damage anything.

Captain · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:42

Not at all, I don't understand how someone could get offended but then I know people are too sensitive these days..

TheOtherOption · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:55

Not done it personally but I wouldn't see a problem if you just stick to the main routes through.

There was a bit in season 1 of House of Cards where Claire Underwood goes running through a cemetery and an old lady scorns her for it and she doesn't do it again!

robfosters · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:56

I'd try to avoid the kids section though, if there is one. I wouldn't want to intrude in any way upon heavily grieving parents.

sigma · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:57

I can see people finding it disrespectful. It's not like you're running through a recreational park where people are out to relax...people have religious/spiritual/very personal 'connections' to grave yards.

Dis86 · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:58

The way I'd look at it is whilst I'm not offended, you've had to ask. Which is a clear indicator you think some people may be. Therefore don't risk it. It's not as if you can't run elsewhere.

robfosters · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:59

sigma said:
I can see people finding it disrespectful.

I can too tbh. I always say if you have to ask, best not to do it. You will probably just end up feeling uncomfortable, and although you may not agree, you wouldn't want to offend anyone grieving for their loved ones.

Dj_Jestar · 2 Jan 2017 at 12:59

Whilst I wouldn't personally be offended, it's pretty bloody obvious that it would offend some. A cemetery is meant to be a place where people are laid to rest, not have someone running around.

sigma · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:01

Clov!s said:
Not at all, I don't understand how someone could get offended but then I know people are too sensitive these days..

Try saying that to someone who has just buried their child!

izzop · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:02

No.

Running past/through a procession or burial taking place, yes.

Captain · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:04

sigma said:
Try saying that to someone who has just buried their child!

Someone jogging through isn't going to change anything is it..

Dis86 · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:05

Clov!s said:
Someone jogging through isn't going to change anything is it..

Nor is whipping your wang out and knocking one off but there's a time and a place for things.

Tosno · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:05

The best way is to ask yourself: If you just buried your child, would you want a whale huffing and puffing doing her New Year resolution near you in the cemetery?

sigma · 2 Jan 2017 at 13:05

Clov!s said:
Someone jogging through isn't going to change anything is it..

No, it's not, but I was brought up to be polite and respect the feelings of others.