| Q |
Who can use the facilities available at the municipal
cemeteries? |
| A |
Municipal cemeteries are open for burial to the inhabitants
of the Municipal Council of Vacoas Phoenix and the relatives.
However, the crematorium is open for cremation irrespective
of the place of residence |
| Q |
I have a plot at the cemetery. My deceased relative
was not a resident of the township. Can he be buried in the
municipal cemetery? |
| A |
If you own a private plot, subject to compliance otherwise
of the regulations burial is done on your written request irrespective
of the place of residence of the deceased. |
| Q |
The deceased is not a relative of mine; can I have
him interred in my private plot? |
| A |
Subject to compliance of the regulations, burial is made on
your written authorisation irrespective of your relation to
the deceased |
| Q |
My late parent owned a private
plot; can I recover it? |
| A |
If you are the sole heir to the plot, you are required
to submit an affidavit to that effect.
If you are one of the heirs, you so inform the solicitor for
the inclusion of the consent of all the other heirs in the
affidavit.
|
| Q |
I want to put a memorial on a grave; am I authorised
to do so? |
| A |
You have to submit a written request to the officer at the
cemetery office and obtain a written authorisation to do so.
However, this is authorised to owners of private graves only. |
