The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced an adjustment to the current two-week ban on burials. He says the burial and cremation of bodies will be allowed in the following cases:
1. Where the body is in an advanced state of decomposition.
2. Where the body is not in an advanced state of decomposition but has received a recommendation for immediate burial from the necessary health authorities.
3. Where the body is that of an indigent person that dies in the state care.
The measures took effect yesterday, March 13, 2021.
Additionally, the Minister says “only the clergy will be allowed to administer the final rites for persons who are buried or cremated in these three circumstances.” He adds that family gatherings are still prohibited, with the pre-existing ban on burials still in effect.
Read the Ministry’s full press release here:
