Castlemaine Cemetery Trust has played a role in helping to change the law regarding burials in Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are just the second state that will allow your family pet to be buried in your family plot,” the trust stated last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woodend-based Animal Justice Party MP, Georgie Purcell, was successful with her amendment put before the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We have officially legalised joint human and pet burials in Victoria. It is set to become law soon,” Ms Purcell said afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A long-time crusader on this issue, Ms Purcell said for many people, pets were their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She explained the change honours that bond and gives people the right to rest eternally beside their best friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I want to thank the hundreds of cemetery managers, funeral directors, anthropologists, animal advocacy organisations and fellow colleagues who supported this change,” Ms Purcell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“In particular, I want to thank my friend Deb Tranter from Oscar’s Law and Castlemaine Cemetery for her determined advocacy to this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is a victory for Victorians, their companion animals, and the love that connects them \u2014 which can now be honoured forever.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
New South Wales is the only state to previously have such legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Castlemaine Rotarians have expressed appreciation to the trustees of the Castlemaine Cemetery for allowing them to inspect the historic 32-acre site earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In particular, the visitors were reminded of how tough it was for women and children of previous generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cemetery volunteers have operated the cemetery since it was relocated to the present site in 1852. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families are responsible for maintaining the plots, while the trustees care for the grounds.
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