Directions for improving funeral services (through the example of St. Petersburg)
https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2022-12-1252-1258
Abstract
Aim. The presented study aims to develop proposals for improving funeral services using modern technologies while preserving traditional burial methods.
Tasks. The authors investigate the development of funeral services through the example of St. Petersburg; analyze the laws of the Russian Federation (RF) and St. Petersburg governing the allocation of land plots for cemeteries and approaches to burial; develop proposals for improving funeral services and the use of state property (land plots).
Methods. This study uses general scientific methods, structural, functional, institutional, and systems analysis.
Results. The major funeral service practices in St. Petersburg are examined. The current laws of the Russian Federation and St. Petersburg pertaining to the allocation of land plots for cemeteries and approaches to burial are analyzed. Proposals for improving funeral services through the example of St. Petersburg and optimizing the use of state property (land plots) are developed.
Conclusions. Current trends indicate that the number of places for burial in Russia and St. Petersburg is reducing, forcing public authorities to allocate new territories for funeral services. That said, the study shows that state and municipal property (land plots for burial) can be used more efficiently with modern technologies and certain adjustments to the current legislation. The proposed measures will improve the efficiency of funeral services.
About the Author
R. A. Lugovskoy
St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman A. Lugovskoy, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
Institute of Economics, Management and Information Technologies
Department of Management and Municipal and Public Administration
190103
44A Lermontovskiy Ave.
St. Petersburg
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For citations:
Lugovskoy R.A. Directions for improving funeral services (through the example of St. Petersburg). Economics and Management. 2022;28(12):1252-1258. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2022-12-1252-1258
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