Could funerals take place in Fraser Coast parks?
FUNERALS and memorial services could be held in Fraser Coast public parks depending on the outcome of a council vote on Wednesday.
The motion asks for council officers to prepare a report on suitable locations to conduct funeral ceremonies in parks and reserves across the region.
Councillor Paul Truscott is expected to table the motion.
Reader poll
Do you think funerals should be held in Fraser Coast parks?
This poll ended on 30 March 2018.
Current Results
Yes: it's respecting the wishes of deceased people and their families.
51%
No: people don't want to see that in public parks.
40%
Unsure.
7%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Council documents claim funeral directors approached the council enquiring about their use for ceremonies to "meet the wishes of deceased persons and families".
"Anecdotally it is understood that the scattering of ashes occurs at various locations without any formal application process," the documents state.
"There is currently no Council policy dealing with the holding of funeral ceremonies in the council's parks and open spaces, nor is there a current policy for the spreading of ashes in public places."
