The Garden Cemetery Movement emerged in the early 19th century as a response to overcrowded urban burial grounds. It aimed to create more aesthetically pleasing and serene spaces for the deceased, often incorporating natural landscapes, trees, and walking paths. These cemeteries were designed to be places of reflection and beauty, rather than just final resting places. Prominent examples of this movement include the establishment of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1831, which set the standard for future garden cemeteries. The movement influenced the design of cemeteries across the United States and Europe, promoting the idea that burial sites could serve as public parks and memorials.