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The Growing Dying Business

As the population ages, Teresa Cowie investigates the funeral industry as it prepares for a boom.

Embalming class at Weltec

Embalming class at Weltec. Presenting the best final memory.

Embalming class at Weltec

Mark Blackham founded Natural Burials near Wellington

Coffin and hearse at Harbour City Funerals

Ashes urn

Traditional ashes casket

Coffins at Waitakere Funerals Service Auckland

The chapel at Waitakere Funerals

Headstones at the Makara Cemetery Wellington.

Urupa at Makara Cemetery.

Headstone rows Makara

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