In Australia's larger cities, where wide open space is at a premium, cemeteries are transforming from mere resting places for the dead into lively entertainment, recreational - and even wedding - venues.

In cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, cemeteries have held outdoor movie nights, theatrical performances and "jazz in the graveyard" shows or conducted night-time ghost tours and special events on Halloween. Others have installed bike and walking tracks or opened high-end cafes.