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Want to be buried on your own land, at sea or in a forest? A guide to unconventional send-offs

  • Written by: Sandra van der Laan, Professor of Accounting, University of Sydney
Want to be buried on your own land, at sea or in a forest? A guide to unconventional send-offsMtaya/Shutterstock

At some point, you or someone else will need to make a decision about your “send-off”.

Most Australians die in an institution, such as a hospital or aged care facility.

This situation often puts pressure on next-of-kin to make hasty funeral arrangements. Most contact their local funeral director and tee up a...

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