Highgate Cemetery serves as the final resting place for many renowned figures, from Karl Marx to George Michael. Following George Michael's death, tributes predominantly centered outside his Highgate home, overshadowing his grave. The cemetery's management emphasized respect for families wishing to avoid publicity around graves. Recent years have seen challenges, including debates about monuments within the cemetery amidst social movements. Despite controversies, the site remains popular with international visitors, showcasing its diverse historical significance and ongoing relevance in contemporary discussions about history and memory.
The grave is his mother's and sadly now his sister is there as well,
We won't get rid of monuments that people don't like. We are not St Peter, if people are dead we will bury them,
The largest number of visitors are young Chinese and almost the first thing the new Chinese ambassador did was make a private visit to the cemetery.
It's fascinating how international it is. You never know what will happen with the funerals, and people leave stuff we have to get rid of - pens for George Eliot, and pebbles for Douglas Adams.
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