Todd graves

[Eva Elisabeth]

Unimaginable - a cemetery is a place of solemn silence, peace, and nature here, no noise, no hurrying, no exhaust fumes. I think it's an issue similar to Sunday - it's a holy day, and like every holiday protected by the law. Any "private" noise, such as DIY hammering, drilling, lawn mowing, is a no-go. Also only few shops are allowed to open (e.g. at airports or main railway stations). There are exceptions, of course, music or other events e.g.
This site gives an idea of what makes Germans "tick":
http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/sites/ne...rmany.html
I have to admit I love the site's (author's) perception that "Germans are very concerned about the environment".