Tag: Peter O’Meara
“Cemetery wars” end for good with passing of new laws
A decade-long fight for the Catholic Church to continue offering burial services across Sydney ended with the passing of crucial legislation by New South Wales parliament on 21 June.
Kamper to clarify cemeteries trust with new law
New legislation introduced into the NSW Parliament by Minister Steve Kamper this month will formally end Sydney’s "cemetery wars" and address a shortage of burial space.
Cemeteries CEO Peter O’Meara remembered for courage, humour
Beloved CEO and family man Peter O’Meara has been farewelled by hundreds of friends and family, and leaders from civic, community and faith organisations following his sad passing on 6 June at the age of 67.
Cemeteries chief Peter O’Meara awarded Papal knighthood
Recently retired chief executive officer of Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria, Peter O’Meara has been honoured with a papal knighthood in recognition of over a decade of tireless advocacy in the corporate and political sphere, defending the Church’s mission in ensuring everyone has a dignified faith-based funeral and burial and access to grief support at a reasonable cost.
