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When it comes to scattering ashes, funeral director Andrew Malcolm as seen almost everything.
He's even leaned out of a helicopter in a hunter's harness and sprinkled someone's remains over a forest.
He's also hired boats to head far out to sea to scatter ashes there.
While cremation rates are rising in New Zealand, it isn't always clear what is legal and culturally appropriate. Especially amongst Māori, who have traditionally favoured burials, but are increasingly opting for cremations.
So what's acceptable? How are things trending?
Andrew Malcolm has been Managing Director at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home for 42 years. He speaks to Kathryn.
