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From the reports of the Cremation Society, it is evident that
Crematoria are being established all over the country, especially
in large towns where land is not available within reasonable distance.
At present, Cemeteries are frequently seen in the midst of residential
quarters, a not very desirable point of view for the residents of
surrounding houses.
Municipal Crematoria have been established by several Local
Authorities, in addition there are a number privately owned by
various public companies.
MORTUARY.
During the year 221 bodies were received into the Mortuary.
The details are as under :—
Bodies brought in upon which inquests were held 173
Bodies brought in upon which post-mortems were held 93
Bodies brought in upon which inquests were considered
unnecessary 48
Bodies brought in where death had occurred from
infectious disease nil.