Cemeteries in an arid land

This Southern Utah cemetery for the dead is just down the street from this neighborhood for the living. Could it be that cities are stuck in the idea of what a cemetery must be?

A desert cemetery (without water or mowing) could be made a lovely and restful place of repose. Can you imagine a cemetery out of town, against a cliff or surrounded by select native trees. Sure there may not be the hum of motors nearby or chemical laden green grass to sit on but there may be a gentle breeze that greets your face or a lizard that comes to keep you company as you recline on a boulder or soft sand to contemplate your loved one.