CEMETERY

It is a common misconception that cemeteries and graveyards are unsafe during a zombie apocalypse. On the contrary, they are one of the safest places to be – during the initial outbreak at least. Bear in mind that the most dangerous places to be are those that are heavily populated and on the surface appear to be the most obvious areas of escape or aid (e.g. hospitals and airports- see Panic Zones). Who in their right mind would go to a cemetery on hearing of a zombie uprising? A cemetery will be relatively quiet with fewer members of the public to cause mass infection.

But what if the dead rise from their graves? Since 1980 the number of burials has decreased rapidly with people preferring cremation, which is cheaper and requires less space. So, luckily for you the majority of the corpses in most cemeteries have been underground for decades. And if their brains haven’t already rotted away, they will still have to break through a coffin and six feet of earth to get out. As they are scrabbling up to the surface you will have enough time to dispose of them.

Your only issue may be if there is a chapel in the cemetery with bodies awaiting burial/cremation, but they can be swiftly dealt with if you are adept enough. We do not recommend using a cemetery as a long-term safe area (due to the lack of amenities, weapons and food, as well as the general atmosphere of sadness and stench of death and old people) but heading there immediately on hearing of the apocalypse will keep you safe from the initial panic and allow you to come up with a more coherent plan for your future.