Socorro Neighborhood residents' perception of the cemetery and its implications for sustainability

Abstract

This study focuses on the discussion on sustainability, based on the Socorro Cemetery, located in Juazeiro do Norte (CE). The main objective of this study is to relate the perception of the residents of Bairro do Socorro with Sustainability and quality of life. In addition to presenting the concept of sustainability and its dimensions, research on the perception of residents in relation to the implication of the cemetery in the present neighborhood where they live and relate the research results with the legislation. The research methodology follows a quantitative approach, based on field research, instrumentalized by questionnaire. The research is relevant, because through it it was possible to understand sustainability in different dimensions, besides fostering a discussion on a subject that is often only addressed by the environmental bias. However, the sustainability of the cemetery, when complied with the rules of implementation and environmental care, is important for the growth of the place and local residents, as they together add economic strength to the municipality. With the study, it was possible to clarify the relationship of the cemetery with sustainability, even though the residents do not know the true concept of sustainability, which is to use the resources of nature trying not to harm it. It was found urgent to be a program with awareness actions, as well as measures that monitor and monitor the soil and water so that contamination does not negatively impact the lives of people in the neighborhood and surrounding.