'Just no more space': The crisis facing some Australian cemeteries

Some Australian cemeteries could run out of burial space within a decade, raising questions about the future of deathcare.<br /><br />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.<br><br>In this episode:<br><ul><li>Why some urban cemeteries are nearing capacity.</li><li>Why planning and developing new cemeteries and crematoria can face challenges.</li><li>How cemeteries are regulated in Australia.</li><li>Do governments have an obligation to provide burial space for certain faith groups?</li><li>Why cremation is becoming more popular in Australia.</li><li>Alternative forms of disposition, including upright burials.</li><li>Why some cemeteries offer renewable tenure for graves.</li><li>Questions around the future of deathcare in Australia.</li></ul>