Hundreds of Australians, including war veterans, are being buried in unmarked communal graves
Summary
Many poor Australians, including war veterans and homeless people, are being buried in communal graves without markers in New South Wales and Queensland. Families say they were not informed, which breaks government rules meant to respect the wishes of the deceased and their relatives.Key Facts
- Over 100 unmarked communal graves have been found in New South Wales and Queensland.
- Each grave holds four to six unrelated people buried together.
- Those buried include Vietnam war veterans, homeless people, cancer patients, and migrants.
- Authorities sometimes failed to tell families or support workers about these burials.
- This practice may violate a NSW policy aimed at preventing distress to families.
- Homelessness groups were unaware of these communal burials and say they were not allowed to help fund dignified funerals.
- The Department of Veterans’ Affairs was not asked to help pay for the funerals of two veterans who were buried in unmarked graves in 2024 and 2025.
- Some graves at Rookwood cemetery in Sydney have appeared recently, according to aerial photos.
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