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5 Minute Survey - Future of Cemetery Services

    Overview

  • Q.1

    Have you read the project information via the project page or factsheet? (OPTIONAL)

    If you haven't had a chance yet, this information will give you an overview to help you complete the survey.

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    Factsheet - CLICK HERE

    Project Page - CLICK HERE

    Yes
    No

    • Community Values and Priorities

  • Q.2

    How important are the following factors to you when considering future cemetery and memorial services?

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    Very Important Important Neutral / No opinion Low Importance Not Important to me
    Respecting family, cultural, religious or community traditions
     
     
     
     
     
    Accessibility and fairness across the region
     
     
     
     
     
    Transport and travel (i.e proximity to home)
     
     
     
     
     
    Affordability and cost to families
     
     
     
     
     
    Environmental impacts and land use
     
     
     
     
     
    Long-term capacity and future population needs
     
     
     
     
     
    Preference for traditional burial services
     
     
     
     
     
    Flexibility and choice in types of burial or memorial options available
     
     
     
     
     

    • Options

    Based on the information provided this section asks you to consider what direction Council should take. It also explores the reasons behind your preferences and what influenced your decision the most.

  • Q.3

    How do you weigh the cost of building a new cemetery against community values and priorities?

    We want to know which is more important to you , particularly in relation to traditional burial services.

    1. The importance of a local accessible facility or

    2. The cost and financial impact to the community.

     

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    I believe a new cemetery, in Hervey Bay, is worth the investment to support local access and community values
    I support a new cemetery, in Hervey Bay, only if it is affordable and does not impact other essential services
    I would prefer investment in lower-cost alternatives or improvements to existing cemeteries
    I’m unsure at this time
    Other (please specify)
  • Q.4

    Which option do you support the most?

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    Build a new local cemetery in Hervey Bay
    Expand and improve access to existing cemeteries like Maryborough, which has long-term capacity
    Expand options like natural burials, memorial gardens or ashes interment
    Explore options for private providers to deliver new cemetery services
    A combination of the above to meet the region's needs
    Other (please specify in comment section below)

    Comments (Optional)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.5

    What influenced your decision the most when selecting your preferred option above?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 2)
    (Select up to 2 Options)
    Environmental concerns (e.g. sustainability, land use, bushland protection)
    Community values and identity (e.g. cultural, spiritual, family traditions)
    Cost and financial considerations (e.g. affordability, long-term cost to community)
    Accessibility and equity (e.g. transport, geographic distribution, fairness)
    Desire for alternative options (e.g. cremation, natural burial, memorial gardens)
    Long-term planning for future generations
    Other (please specify below in the comment box)

    Comments (Optional)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.6

    Would you like to provide any further comments about the future of burial and memorial services on the Fraser Coast? (OPTIONAL)


    Character Limit : 500
    500 character limit (approximate 80-100 words)

    • All About You

  • Q.7

    Do you have a community or business connection to cemetery and memorial services?


    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    (Optional) Please choose all that apply to you.
    Religious or Spiritual Leader (incl. minister, celebrant)
    Local business (incl. funeral services, stonemason etc)
    Volunteer or community role (incl. heritage, maintenance, local history etc)
    No
    Other (please specify)
  • Q.8

    Locality/ Suburb

    (Optional)
  • Q.9

    Age

    (Optional)
    15 - 25
    26 - 40
    41 - 55
    56 - 70
    71 and Over
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