Unmarked mass graves uncovered at Sydney cemeteries | 7NEWS

1 hour ago The News Room

A media investigation has revealed that people unable to afford funerals in Sydney have been buried together with strangers in unmarked graves at cemeteries including Rookwood. NSW Health has apologised after the practice was uncovered, with homeless people, veterans and migrants among those buried in plots dug between walkways and old headstones. Metropolitan Memorial Parks confirmed the state government does not fund grave markings for people without means, though families can apply to memorialise those buried in public graves.

Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe |

For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online:
Visit » https://7news.com.au
7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/
7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi
Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia
TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia
Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/
X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia

7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

#BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS