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Warren Shire Council Explores its History

General

Warren Shire Council is currently conducting a heritage study to identify places that illustrate all aspects of the human story. We are already identifying fascinating places that tell a range of stories.
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When you're bereaved, there's no need for extra grief

Opinion

Cathy Cavanagh, writing in Brisbane's Courier Mail, makes some interesting points about the insensitivity of business and agencies that seem to obstruct the process of tidying up the affairs and committments of someone who has died.


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Crematoriums to generate electricity.

Green Funerals
Emily Walker, writing for the Argus, states that ouncils could save money with crematoriums that generate their own electricity. Sussex councils could be the first in Europe to bring in technology to make use of waste heat generated by the process of burning bodies.
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Last Updated (Tuesday, 08 December 2009 11:36)

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State buys into Funeral Parlours

General

The Sydney Morning Herald reports the State Government has quietly entered the funeral business, giving Crown land cemeteries permission to set up funeral homes that will compete with private operators.
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Solar Powered Crematorium Planned

Green Funerals

VADODARA: According to the Times of India a crematorium running on solar energy is being built near Goraj Ashram in the city, a first of its kind initiative in the country.


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Last Updated (Sunday, 22 November 2009 11:37)

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