 On 13 September 1918, Sarah Makin died in Marrickville, NSW; she was buried in Rookwood Cemetery.The case of John and Sarah Makin raised awareness of the institution of baby farming and led the New South Wales Legislative Assembly to initiate the Children's Protection Act of 1892 to bring the care of orphaned and destitute children under state control.The story of Amber Murray and the Makin family inspired the 2008 Australian theatre production "The Hatpin", which played in Sydney and in New York City.