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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The City of Bulawayo is urging residents to consider cremation and double burials as the city is fast running out of burial space.<\/p>\n

Cremation is a method of the final disposition of a dead body through burning, while double burials mean putting two bodies in one grave.<\/p>\n

According to the latest council report, the Bulawayo City Council said the demand for burial space was increasing. Part of the report reads:<\/p>\n

(Ward 5) Councillor F. (Felix) Mhaka\u2019s view was that residents should embrace cremation. Cremation Service delivery should be opened to private entities.<\/p>\n

(Ward 17) Councillor S (Sikhululekile) Moyo noted that the death rate was very high and the demand for burial space was increasing. She supported cremation.<\/p>\n

She also inquired about the progress regarding Pumula South Cemetery. As a smart city there was a need to embrace other human body disposal methods and save land for future developmental projects.<\/p>\n

A single grave should have more than one burial. For effective cremation, private players should be involved.<\/p>\n

The chairperson and Ward 10 Councillor Sinikiwe Mutanda spoke in favour of double interment, especially among married couples. Reads the report:<\/p>\n

There were a lot of improvements that needed to be done to make the cremation service delivery appear decent. Council should also acquire a new modern cremator soon.<\/p>\n

In response to the various concerns raised the senior Divisional Health Officer explained that double interment was being encouraged. Couples were allowed to make necessary bookings.<\/p>\n

Where the booking had not been made the grave could not be re-opened for a period of up to 10 years.<\/p>\n

The high death rate contributed to the maximisation of space in between graves at council cemeteries.<\/p>\n

Efforts were being made to encourage residents to embrace cremation. Most residents, especially Christians did not have a Biblical reference to cremation. There was low uptake of cremation worldwide.<\/p>\n

The council report also revealed that there were only six cremations \u2014 four females and two males in November.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The City of Bulawayo is urging residents to consider cremation and double burials as the city is fast running out of burial space. Cremation is a method of the final disposition of a dead body through burning, while double burials mean putting two bodies in one grave. 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