TED: What happens when a city runs out of room for its dead | Alison Killing

The video discusses the investment potential of burial plots in the UK, highlighting their high returns compared to the property market. It explores the relationship between death and urban design, focusing on the shortage of burial space in major cities. The video also examines the profitability of cemeteries, the planning and regulation involved, and personal burial practices, revealing societal attitudes towards death.

What has been the return on investment for burial plots in the UK compared to the property market over the past decade?

• Equal to the property market

• Three times the property market

• Half the property market

• Twice the property market

What was the purpose of the interactive map in the 'Death in Venice' exhibition?

• To compare burial customs in different cultures

• To display famous cemeteries around the world

• To highlight the amount of real estate dedicated to death

• To show the most expensive burial plots

What is one of the main reasons for the shortage of burial space in the UK?

• Population growth and full cemeteries

• High cost of burial plots

• Government restrictions on new cemeteries

• Lack of interest in burials

Who traditionally provides burial spaces in the UK?

• Private and religious organizations

• For-profit companies

• International organizations

• Local authorities

What is required to build a large cemetery in the UK?

• Approval from local residents

• Planning permission from the council

• A certificate of burial

• No permission needed

What is a potential consequence of creating a mini-cemetery in your backyard?

• Government fines

• Legal action from neighbors

• Increase in property value

• Decrease in property value

What percentage of people in the UK have discussed their wishes around death?

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

• 70%