Potter fields, also known as potter's field or burial ground, is a term used to refer to a cemetery for the poor and unclaimed bodies. There are several synonyms for this term, including pauper's graveyard, a graveyard for the indigent, a common grave, and a public cemetery. These words generally denote a burial place for those who cannot afford a proper funeral, such as homeless and destitute individuals. Additionally, the term potter fields pays homage to the biblical account of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus, and the purchasing of the field with his reward money that was used as a burial ground for strangers. Overall, potter fields and its synonyms acknowledge those who may not have had a dignified burial otherwise.