Municipalities need to prepare for a possible increase in the demand for burial space

SAfm — The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) says municipalities need to prepare for a possible increase in the demand for burials and cremations - should there be a spike in the number of COVID-19 deaths. The association says ideally remains should be cremated as is advised by the health authorities locally and internationally, however SACA says this may pose a challenge as South Africa has very few crematorium facilities. We spoke to South African Cemeteries Association (SACA)'s chairperson, Pepe Dass.