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coffins in Jiangxi  Province
coffins in Jiangxi Province Source: By weibo

Recently, in Jiangxi province, thouof coffins were smashed to splinters by excavators as part of a brutal “cremation only” campaign that is aimed at wiping out traditional burials and ceremonies in the province. The Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Regulation 2017, which is on public display until December 22, would give families a new option of a 25-year rental period. If the family declined to renew the grave, or couldn’t be found, then after two years the remain and memorial could be removed and the plot reused. Interview Mr. Zhong a listing Sydney cemetery company’s sales manager .


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Recently, in Jiangxi province, thouof coffins were smashed to splinters by excavators as part of a brutal “cremation only” campaign that is aimed at wiping out traditional burials and ceremonies in the province. The Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Regulation 2017, which is on public display until December 22, would give families a new option of a 25-year rental period. If the family declined to renew the grave, or couldn’t be found, then after two years the remain and memorial could be removed and the plot reused. Interview Mr. Zhong a listing Sydney cemetery company’s sales manager .



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