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Human composting and water cremation considered in new report
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (491+ words) Aine Fox, Press Association Social Affairs Correspondent Human composting and water cremation could be introduced in Wales and England, a new report has suggested. Burial, cremation and burial at sea are the only methods currently formally recognised in law in…...
Number of 'direct' cremations rises in Welsh county
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (541+ words) Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter The number of "direct" cremations held in a Welsh county rose by more than 40 in a year. Figures from a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council report show the number of direct cremations rose by 43 from 110 in…...
Eco-friendly 'green' crematorium proposed for Welsh city
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) A large new "green" crematorium, designed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions while safeguarding high'quality, affordable bereavement services for residents is being looked at. Cardiff Council has set out proposals to develop a new "green" crematorium, with a Cabinet Report due…...