God acre is a term that refers to a final resting place for the departed. The term originates from an Old English poem, "The Wanderer," in which the speaker describes the graveyard as "god's acre." Other words that are often used as synonyms for god acre include cemetery, burial ground, grave field, burial plot, graveyard, and necropolis. Each of these terms implies a place of remembrance or a site where the dead are laid to rest. While the connotation of each word varies slightly, all of these terms can be used to refer to the final resting places of those who have passed on.