Tasmanian mourners claim strict cemetery rules don't meet the needs of grieving families | ABC News

There are calls for Tasmanian councils to rethink their approach to the strict rules at cemeteries, with grieving families becoming frustrated by the regulations.

Some mourners have had personal items removed, been told they need to pay extra for council-approved plaques and are accusing the local government sector of having an outdated approach to cultural differences.

Local councils say the rules are similar right around the country and hope a uniform approach will keep cemeteries looking neat and tidy.

And a warning ... this report contains an image of an Aboriginal person who's deceased.

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