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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

The death of the graveyard: Why 75% of Aussies are ditching $20K burials for cremation

from 4BC Mornings · host 4BC

New research reveals that three-quarters of Australians are turning their backs on traditional burials due to skyrocketing costs and changing preferences. Reterniti founder Peter Russell explained to Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings why cremations, ash scattering, and alternative memorials are becoming the new norm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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