2026年3月, 新南威尔士州Illawarra地区首次举行无棺材、封闭的火葬。 In March 2026, NSW’s Illawarra region held its first coffin-free shrouded cremation, a sustainable, cost-effective alternative gaining popularity.

2026年3月,新南威尔士的Illawarra地区进行了第一次无棺材的封闭式火葬,这是最新条例允许的改变。 In March 2026, the Illawarra region in New South Wales conducted its first coffin-free shrouded cremation, a change allowed under updated regulations. 这个过程用在79岁的Mavis* 身上,包括用玫瑰花瓣和丝带用粉红色的衬衣裹住她的尸体,然后用剪刀抬轻轻地滑入冷火葬炉。 The process, used for 79-year-old Mavis*, involved wrapping her body in a pink linen shroud with rose petals and a ribbon, then gently sliding it into a cold cremator using a scissor lift. 该方法由丧葬主任Wes Bas制定,优先注重尊严、环境可持续性和个人选择,为传统棺材火葬提供了更便宜、更绿色的替代方法。 The method, developed by funeral director Wes Bas, prioritized dignity, environmental sustainability, and personal choice, offering a cheaper and greener alternative to traditional coffin-based cremations. 该仪式被她的家人称为和平和敬重的仪式,反映了对更简单、更有意义的人生末期选择的日益增长的需求。 The ceremony, described as peaceful and reverent by her family, reflects growing demand for simpler, more meaningful end-of-life options.