WorldPingChina's evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation
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This year, China released new rules for funeral practices.
The government is putting an emphasis on affordable and environmentally friendly funeral services.
It's part of a decades-long reform to promote cremation.
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- Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:39:24 UTC.
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