DNA Sampling for the dead

A leading Sydney based funeral company has recently introduced for the first time in Australia, DNA sampling for the dead. The idea started, when stories emerged about family history of medical conditions, namely generations dying of the same disease. The spokesperson for the funeral company says: " never before has there been a better opportunity to collect this information, especially for families who have a history of complaints or diseases. We believe we can help people to better understand this, by taking a sample of the body before burial or cremation".