Gora Kabristan, Karachi

The Gora Kabristan (also spelled as "Gora Qabristan) is Karachi's only operational Christian cemetery.

Location

It is located on main Shahrah-e-Faisal.

Division

Until around 1981, the cemetery was divided into two parts, Protestant and Catholic. However, since then, the wall separating them was removed and the two merged.

Management

The Karachi Christian Cemetery Board manages its affairs.

Burial services

From 1885, burial services have been performed by a family firm, Anthony Coutinho & Company. The office still exists on Shahrah-e-Iraq, near St. Patrick's Cathedral, but it has all but stopped functioning.

Polish memorial

In memory of the 58 Polish citizens who died in Karachi in the 1940s, a memorial has been erected by the Polish government. [ [http://www.polandconsulatekarachi.com/news2.html Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Karachi - Consulate's Activity in '2005 ] ] It lists the names of all 58 individuals. [ [http://www.polandconsulatekarachi.com/news2.html Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Karachi - Consulate's Activity in '2005 ] ]

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