Aus council moves to change backyard property rules

Every Aussie backyard has likely become the final resting place for numerous beloved pets over the years but what about putting Nanna next to the family dog when her time comes? It sounds morbid but the idea of burying loved ones on the family property is a prospect many Australians consider, and act on, every year. Rules for burying family members on private property vary by state but, regardless of location, having someone’s grave in the back yard presents a series of challenges. Those issues have been highlighted following an Aussie council’s move to revise its rules around private burials. Private burials are common in Islander cultures. Picture: Reddit Coorong District Council is looking to revamp its private burial rules so people can be laid to rest on properties of special significance to them and their families. The South Australian council’s draft policy exposes a number of risks for families considering private burial, including losing control of the grave and access to it if the property is later sold. The policy states future owners would have no obligation to maintain a burial site, could deny access to family members and “may choose to build over it or request exhuma...