by The Anambra State Government has implemented a ban on the public display of caskets for manufacturing and sale within the state. This decision was formalized through legislation passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday, aimed at regulating burial and funeral activities.
As per the new law, mortuary attendants are obligated to report to the Ministry of Health regarding any corpse that exceeds one month from its deposit date. Violation of these provisions may result in a fine of N100,000 or a six-month imprisonment, or both.
Additionally, the legislation mandates the registration of all burial and funeral ceremonies for indigenous deceased individuals in the state with the town union of the deceased. The law also prohibits the obstruction of roads and streets during burial ceremonies, allowing such activities only with permission from the appropriate Local Government Authority.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo praised the assembly for enacting this legislation in a concise statement on Friday. He described the Anambra Burial Law as a progressive measure aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the less privileged and liberating women from oppressive practices during burials. Governor Soludo emphasized the importance of celebrating “befitting living” and advocating for a dignified funeral process.
The Anambra State Government has implemented a ban on the public display of caskets for manufacturing and sale within the state. This decision was formalized through legislation passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday, aimed at regulating burial and funeral activities.
As per the new law, mortuary attendants are obligated to report to the Ministry of Health regarding any corpse that exceeds one month from its deposit date. Violation of these provisions may result in a fine of N100,000 or a six-month imprisonment, or both.
Additionally, the legislation mandates the registration of all burial and funeral ceremonies for indigenous deceased individuals in the state with the town union of the deceased. The law also prohibits the obstruction of roads and streets during burial ceremonies, allowing such activities only with permission from the appropriate Local Government Authority.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo praised the assembly for enacting this legislation in a concise statement on Friday. He described the Anambra Burial Law as a progressive measure aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the less privileged and liberating women from oppressive practices during burials. Governor Soludo emphasized the importance of celebrating “befitting living” and advocating for a dignified funeral process.
