'Just no more space': The crisis facing some Australian cemeteries
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Some Australian cemeteries could run out of burial space within a decade, raising questions about the future of deathcare.
As some urban cemeteries near capacity, Australia's deathcare sector is grappling with a growing shortage of burial space. It's changing how Australians are approaching death and disposition, with cremation and alternative commemorisation rituals on the rise.
In this episode:
Why some urban cemeteries are nearing capacity.Why planning and developing new cemeteries and crematoria can face challenges.How cemeteries are regulated in Australia.Do governments have an obligation to provide burial space for certain faith groups?Why cremation is becoming more popular in Australia.Alternative forms of disposition, including upright burials.Why some cemeteries offer renewable tenure for graves.Questions around the future of deathcare in Australia.
