Photo: PrivateThe Local · 19 Oct 2016, 11:49Published: 19 Oct 2016 11:43 GMT+02:00Updated: 19 Oct 2016 11:49 GMT+02:00A new graveyard in Borlänge in central Sweden is the country’s first ever burial place completely free of religious symbolism. He sent in a formal application after discussing the idea with local Church of Sweden representatives. “People can decide for themselves what their graves should look like, but the cemetery will be free of all religious and nationalist symbols,” said Erdem. “I don’t want a burial place with a stone that needs to be cared for. I also don’t want a church burial because I’m not a believer so this suits me great,” teacher Gunnar Lindgren told broadcaster SVT.

Source: The Local October 19, 2016 09:45 UTC