A Danish organizations has rented spots that could hold a total of 45 urns specifically for gays and lesbians.  The spots go for about $565.  The area is separated from the rest of the cemetery by a large triangle of pebbles on the group, with a huge rock on one of the angles.

"We founded an association called Regnbuen (Rainbow) and our goal is that gays and lesbians can be buried next to each other,” Ivan Larsen said.

"The triangle is our old symbol, but it is also a sign of suffering,” Mr Larsen said.

The rainbow flag, a universal symbol for homosexuals representing diversity, would be placed on the rock, he said.

"We don’t want to isolate ourselves but we also feel a need to be together. We see this as a family grave, one that will be taken care of by our family,” said Mr Larsen.

[Gay Grave via News.com.au]

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