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Dust to dust: Councils line up to offer sites for natural burials
Thursday March 11, 2021
Sunshine Coast Council is the latest of several local authorities that have recently bowed to public demand to provide sites for natural burials, a practice that aims to avoid the expense and environmental impact of traditional funerals.
Woombye Cemetery on the Sunshine Coast Photo: Eyes Wide Open Images
The council has revealed it is investigating natural burial sites within existing cemeteries, saying there was a rising community need for more “eco-friendly” burial options.
Natural burials typically involve preparing the body without using embalming…
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