Death and the city

Chapter 1

Hong Kong

The dead may never rest peacefully in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most expensive cities, where niches and burial plots are as hard to come by as affordable housing.

Chapter 2

Archeology and London

Louise Fowler, an archaeologist from the Museum of Archaeology in London, tell us about the role that they – and the remains they discover – play in the construction and development of a city like London.

Chapter 3

Bunurong Memorial Park

This functioning cemetery, designed by Aspect Studios, is like any other except for one thing: it’s intended for everyday use, with a playground, fountain and café in tow.

Chapter 4

Waikumete Cemetery

We head to Auckland to hear the story behind New Zealand’s biggest and, arguably, most storied burial site.