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APSE: Report on UK Cemetery & Cremation Services

APSE: Report on UK Cemetery & Cremation Services

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April 19, 2018

APSE: Report on UK Cemetery & Cremation Services

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The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE)  conducted an online survey during September and October 2017. The questions contained within the survey have been formulated to allow future trend comparisons…
Palliative Care AU reminds minister it also figures in aged care.

Palliative Care AU reminds minister it also figures in aged care.

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April 18, 2018

Palliative Care AU reminds minister it also figures in aged care.

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In regard to the government's announcement on the Aged Care Commission, the following tweet may be of interest, .@Pall_Care_Aus welcomes the announcement today by @KenWyattMP of the establishment of Aged…
Server migration on Friday-Saturday

Server migration on Friday-Saturday

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April 18, 2018

Server migration on Friday-Saturday

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A reminder that  the CCANSW website is scheduled to migrate to a better resourced server late Friday to Saturday (20-21 April 2018, Australian time zones). We don't expect major interruptions,…
Public comments invited on draft Australian Standard 4204

Public comments invited on draft Australian Standard 4204

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April 17, 2018

Public comments invited on draft Australian Standard 4204

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The Standards Australia BD-071 Committee is pleased to advise that after a number of  very productive and collaborative working committee meetings through 2017, public comment for (draft) AS 4204:2018 “Headstones,…
Bunurong Memorial Park shortlisted for 2018 Melbourne Design Awards

Bunurong Memorial Park shortlisted for 2018 Melbourne Design Awards

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April 17, 2018

Bunurong Memorial Park shortlisted for 2018 Melbourne Design Awards

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We're pleased to learn that Bunurong Memorial Park has been shortlisted for the 2018 Melbourne Design Awards in Urban Design. And deservedly so. The design response was to re-imagine Memorial…
More Information Resources

More Information Resources

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April 15, 2018

More Information Resources

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We have added a couple of new  resources to the CCANSW Information website. They include access to more  free images and photo stock and practical links to finding death and…
The CCANSW welcomes new member, Narromine Shire Council

The CCANSW welcomes new member, Narromine Shire Council

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April 14, 2018

The CCANSW welcomes new member, Narromine Shire Council

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The CCANSW welcomes new member, Narromine Shire Council. Narromine, situated on the tranquil Macquarie River just a short thirty minute drive west of Dubbo, is the perfect spot to stop and…
This is What Deathcare Looks Like When Robot Funeral Directors Take Over

This is What Deathcare Looks Like When Robot Funeral Directors Take Over

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April 12, 2018

This is What Deathcare Looks Like When Robot Funeral Directors Take Over

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ConnectingDirectors reports: What happens when robots take all the jobs? This is a common question that members of every industry fantasize about with semi-real fear. The funeral profession has enough…
Don't miss the CCANSW/AFDA Conference, Sydney May 10-11, 2018!

Don't miss the CCANSW/AFDA Conference, Sydney May 10-11, 2018!

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April 10, 2018

Don't miss the CCANSW/AFDA Conference, Sydney May 10-11, 2018!

in Conferences, Special Events and Exhibitions News

The combined CCANSW and AFDA (NSW/ACT) Conference is rapidly approaching.  If you haven't already registered we encourage you to do so today. Full conference information, including a Registration Form and contact details,…
Finding unmarked Aboriginal graves in the outback using radar technology

Finding unmarked Aboriginal graves in the outback using radar technology

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April 10, 2018

Finding unmarked Aboriginal graves in the outback using radar technology

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The ABC reports  the traditional owners of the land around Windorah, the Mithaka people, two trees represent the resting place of relatives and ancestors.  Historically, Aboriginal people were not permitted to…
Woronora unveils new Cycling Remembrance Memorial

Woronora unveils new Cycling Remembrance Memorial

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April 09, 2018

Woronora unveils new Cycling Remembrance Memorial

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The death of a man while cycling in Woronora Memorial Park late last year has inspired a unique memorial to all people who have died in cycling accidents. After the…
A chat bot is writing wills in the Northern Territory, but some legal experts are worried

A chat bot is writing wills in the Northern Territory, but some legal experts are worried

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April 08, 2018

A chat bot is writing wills in the Northern Territory, but some legal experts are worried

in Innovation, useful or not...

Would you trust a chat bot powered by artificial intelligence to help draft your last will and testament? In the Northern Territory town of Coolalinga, it's already happening.
The Conversation: Nimbys and Pre-Paid Funerals

The Conversation: Nimbys and Pre-Paid Funerals

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April 08, 2018

The Conversation: Nimbys and Pre-Paid Funerals

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The Conversation published to items that may be of interest to users of  our website. First, Dallas Rogers speaks with Western Sydney University's Cameron McAuliffe about leveraging conflict and informal…
Latest CCANSW Tweets

Latest CCANSW Tweets

in CCANSW on Social Media

April 08, 2018

Latest CCANSW Tweets

in CCANSW on Social Media

Here's a list of our latests Tweets. If you use Twitter please follow us and use #CCANSW in your posts. Click here for more information about the CCANSW's social media…
CCANSW News site changes

CCANSW News site changes

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April 07, 2018

CCANSW News site changes

in Website

As mentioned here the CCANSW is now more active on social media platforms. We crosss post and link  to Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and the CCANSW Linkedin Group.  Anything we post…
Scotland: How Swedish-style early morning cremations could help stop funeral poverty

Scotland: How Swedish-style early morning cremations could help stop funeral poverty

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April 06, 2018

Scotland: How Swedish-style early morning cremations could help stop funeral poverty

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Britain’s first not-for-profit funeral firm has revealed how it is helping to tackle funeral poverty by specialising in early-morning cremations, according to an article on iNews. Caledonia Cremation, based in…
UK: Books of remembrance slashed at Leeds crematorium

UK: Books of remembrance slashed at Leeds crematorium

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April 05, 2018

UK: Books of remembrance slashed at Leeds crematorium

in Bad Behaviour

Vandals have broken into a crematorium and slashed "absolutely priceless" books of remembrance with a knife, scattering them outside. Lawnswood Crematorium staff discovered the vandalism after the Easter weekend, said Leeds…
The CCANSW welcomes new member, Hornsby Shire Council

The CCANSW welcomes new member, Hornsby Shire Council

in New Member Welcome

April 04, 2018

The CCANSW welcomes new member, Hornsby Shire Council

in New Member Welcome

The CCANSW welcomes new member, Hornsby Shire Council. Hornsby Shire is a local government area situated on the Upper North Shore and Northern Suburbs of Sydney, as well as parts of…
CCNSW website update

CCNSW website update

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April 03, 2018

CCNSW website update

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This is NOT about us, the Cemeteries and Crematoria ASSOCIATION of NSW, but Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW). The latter  is the statutory agency supporting and regulating the interment industry…
Death care information from Hong Kong, including Green burials

Death care information from Hong Kong, including Green burials

in Death Customs and Practices

April 01, 2018

Death care information from Hong Kong, including Green burials

in Death Customs and Practices

The following from the website of Hong Kong's  Food and Environmental Hygiene Department's website "Ancestor worship is part of traditional culture. It is the duty of the descendants to furbish and…

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Joint Conference

May 10th -11th 2018

Parramatta, NSW

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North American Events (USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
International Order of the Golden Rule 59th Annual Conference & Supplier Showcase
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The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Savannah, Georgia
Date : 2018-04-04
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Cemeteries & Crematoria Association of NSW
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RGCRT
CCANSW Executive Committee Meeting
European Events (UK, France, Germany etc.)
Tanexpo 2018 International Funeral & Cemetery Exhibition
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Bolonga Fiere, Bologna, Italy
The Exhibition A premiere funeral event, with the most impressive international attendance and the widest exhibiting surface. Tanexpo is
Date : 2018-04-05
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New Zealand Events
Cemeteries & Crematoria Collective of New Zealand
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Cemeteries & Crematoria Conference
Date : 2018-04-11
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Australian Events
CCAWA One Day Seminar & AGM
00:00
Sebel Hotel, Mandurah, WA
One Day Seminar & AGM
North American Events (USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
NFDA Professional Women's Conference
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One Ocean Resort & Spa, Atlantic Beach, Florida
Date : 2018-04-13
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North American Events (USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention
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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Date : 2018-04-16
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North American Events (USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention & Expo
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Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, USA
Convention & Expo
Date : 2018-04-18
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North American Events (USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
Association of Death Education & Counseling 40th Annual Conference
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Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
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NFDA Advocacy Summit
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The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Date : 2018-04-25
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Smaller Cemetery Seminar
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DoubleTree, Oakbrook, Ilinois
Date : 2018-04-26
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2018 Kansas Funeral Directors Convention
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Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka, Kansas
Date : 2018-04-30

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