Recently, my family and I faced a heart-breaking situation when we tried to honour the memory of my late cousin. In many countries, including South Africa, municipal authorities are struggling with a shortage of burial space. If, however, I rationally weigh up the facts, then the future of graveyards is in jeopardy. Ultimately, as the availability of burial space becomes limited and other concerns arise, finding new practices to memorialise loved ones becomes essential. The views of columnists published on News24 are therefore their own and do not necessarily represent the views of News24.

Source: News 24 October 22, 2023 13:29 UTC