Cemetery Safety Mid-Coast - February

11 February 2025

The Cemetery Safety Course trains on best practices for graveyard maintenance, including grave preparation, soil conditions, trench safety, exhumations, mausoleum procedures, and dealing with workplace grief. The course also covers legislation, health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and working in confined spaces. Delivered in-person by Fiona Hurst of Footprint Training as a CCANSW customised course.

Understanding Bereaved Clients

25 February 2025

This 4-hour online workshop is vital for everyone with any level of responsibility for the welfare of cemetery clients.

Religious Diversity & Mourning Rituals

11 March 2025

This fascinating workshop is for everyone with any responsibility or interest in delivering culturally appropriate cemetery services. Faith and cultural requirements acknowledgement and ability to cater for are part of the Industry Interment Scheme (IIS) licencing requirements. This course will offer valuable insights in how to provide for this requirement in your service offerings.

CCANSW Accidental Counsellor

04 June 2025

Managing Conflict & Stress Management/Burnout Prevention

Understanding Bereaved Clients

08 July 2025

This 4-hour online workshop is vital for everyone with any level of responsibility for the welfare of cemetery clients.

Religious Diversity & Mourning Rituals

09 September 2025

This fascinating workshop is for everyone with any responsibility or interest in delivering culturally appropriate cemetery services. Faith and cultural requirements acknowledgement and ability to cater for are part of the Industry Interment Scheme (IIS) licencing requirements. This course will offer valuable insights in how to provide for this requirement in your service offerings.

Cemetery Safety Refresher

01 October 2025

Has it been 3 years or more since completing Cemetery Safety training? It's time to refresh!

November News from The Cremation Society

11 December 2024

Cremation Society's monthly news review brings together the latest news from within the bereavement sector

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InScope24: Shaping a more inclusive era

15 November 2024

InScope24 focused on safe and inclusive practices to inform our approach and delivery of bereavement and interment services.

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Feedback request on proposed changes to the Cemetery and Crematoria Act 2013

24 October 2024

Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW), our regulator, are undertaking a review of the current Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013.

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A Time for Reflection and Community

22 October 2024

A season of remembrance is approaching, one which reminds us of the role cemeteries and memorial parks play in creating meaningful community experiences.

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About our InScope24 Speakers

18 October 2024

CCANSW are delighted to present inspiration and motivation from cemetery leaders and practitioners ranging from New York to Canberra, Sydney and regional NSW.

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Join us at InScope24: CCANSW Regional Seminar | 7-8 Nov 2024

03 October 2024

InScope24 focuses on safe and inclusive practices to inform our approach and delivery of bereavement and interment services.

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Over 1,300 Human Remains Found at Hutchins School Excavation

25 September 2024

The ongoing excavation at Hutchins School in Hobart has uncovered over 1,300 human remains during the development of a new building on the site of the former Queenborough Cemetery.

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Grief in the Digital Age

19 September 2024

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, The Mourning After, considers how it intersects with our emotional experiences, particularly during times of grief. From online memorials to social media tributes, technology has changed the way we navigate and express sorrow.

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Planned expansion of Berridale’s Gegedzerick Cemetery

18 July 2024

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking community feedback for the planning of an expansion of Berridale's Gegedzerick Cemetery into an unused parcel of cemetery land adjacent to the church building.

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New legislation secures future for Catholic Cemeteries

09 July 2024

After a decade of concerted effort, crucial legislation was passed on 21 June 2024 by the NSW parliament that ensures the future of Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria as a charitable cemetery operator. 

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