Shoreline Memorials in Hawaii

I read an article about shoreline memorials in the Honolulu Advertiser a while ago.

"A long-held state policy to ignore grave markers cemented to the rocks along the shoreline of the Wai'anae Coast isn't sitting well in Hawai'i Kai."

This photo is from the Honolulu Advertiser website.

As far as I'm concerned, this is inappropriate. The shoreline in Hawaii is quite limited and is enjoyed by everyone. Apparently there are hundreds of these memorials cemented in the rocks. Isn't it being somewhat self centered for people to cement these grave markers into areas that are supposed to be enjoyed by everyone? I'm very sorry to say this but isn't this a form of graffiti?

I really wish people would just let nature be. Allow everyone to enjoy it uncluttered and unchanged as much as possible. Please.