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Burial or Cremation of Destitute Persons Policy

City of Cape TownRef: https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Burial%20or%20Cremation%20of%20Destitute%20Persons%20-%20(Policy%20number%2040504)%20approved%20on%2002%20June%202015.pdf

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This is a formal policy document approved by the City of Cape Town on 2 June 2015, outlining procedures for the burial or cremation of deceased persons who died in destitute circumstances within the city and for whom no family or organisation can afford funeral costs. It defines key terms, roles, and responsibilities, and establishes a system for providing free funeral services through designated service providers. The policy is ongoing and remains in effect until reviewed in 2018.

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Burial or Cremation of a Destitute Person

The City of Cape Town provides free burial or cremation services for individuals who have died in destitute circumstances within the city limits and where no relative, NGO, religious group, or welfare organisation is able to pay for the funeral. This service is available to applicants such as welfare organisations, NGOs, or any other entity seeking assistance.

Who it is for: applicants including individuals, NGOs, welfare organisations, or other entities seeking burial or cremation assistance for a deceased person
How to act on it: Applicants must contact the City of Cape Town through the designated contact person, Susan Brice, using the provided phone number to initiate the process.

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape

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https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Burial%20or%20Cremation%20of%20Destitute%20Persons%20-%20(Policy%20number%2040504)%20approved%20on%2002%20June%202015.pdf

Key Takeaways

Policy number 40504
Approved on 02 June 2015
Review date: 2018
Contact: Susan Brice, 021 400 2329
City of Cape Town
Destitute person
Burial or cremation
Applicant
Designated service provider
City of Cape Town
Chantal Hanslo
Susan Brice
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