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State to OK human burials at pet cemeteries

Anne Albert and her husband Phillip plan to

Photo credit: Newsday/Jessica Rotkiewicz | Anne Albert and her husband Phillip plan to be buried with their pets in this plot at Regency Forest Pet Memorial Cemetery in Middle Island. (Dec. 21, 2011)

Anne Albert plans to spend eternity in the Peaceful Valley section of the Middle Island cemetery she's chosen, next to her husband, their four dogs, four cats, two horses and a rabbit named Cutie.

New rules to be issued in the spring by the New York State Division of Cemeteries will allow Albert to pursue her wish -- to have her cremated remains buried in Regency Forest Pet Memorial Cemetery.

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