Ashes to ashes…at last

urn.jpgHuman rights activists in Greece have welcomed a new law passed by parliament which for the first time allows people to be cremated rather than buried. The Greek Orthodox Church has until now opposed cremation, describing it as a violation of the human body.

The graveyards in Athens are already full to overflowing. For many a burial plot is only rented for three years before the body has to be exhumed to make way for the next coffin.

Graveyards, well there are always people dying to get in.

One Response to “Ashes to ashes…at last”

  1. Oli Says:

    I guess that’s a good business :) Never go out og clients! I should consider steping into this busines.. seriously! Anyone interested in asociating with me? I’ll get the people and You get the coffins and stuff… :) hmmm Maybe some seals will contagiate seal hunters with a deadly virus and I’ll have a bunch of sealhunters to barry :) yuppiee! what a job!

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