Colma, the city of a Million Souls

Colmont, known as the City of Souls, has a unique population with 1.5 million underground residents and 1700 living ones. Pat Hatfield, a retired historian, describes the town's 17 diverse cemeteries, including Jewish, Catholic, Greek, and Italian ones. Famous figures like Wyatt Earp and Joe DiMaggio are buried here. During the gold rush, many bodies were transferred from San Francisco due to overcrowded cemeteries. Colmont's cemeteries are respected and used as parks by the community.

What is the significance of the cemeteries in Colmont according to Pat Hatfield?

How many cemeteries are mentioned in the text, and what unique feature do they have?

Who are some of the famous individuals buried in Colmont's cemeteries?

What historical event led to the transfer of bodies to Coma?

How do the residents of Coma view their cemeteries, according to the text?