UPDATED 31 MAY 2021
The following are the HIGHLIGHTS of the above mentioned SOP. For better
management of funerals, NECF would like to advise churches to use the services
of Funeral Undertakers at their premises with the participation of
Pastors/Elders/Church Leaders instead of using House Residences and
Houses of Worship.
1. MANAGEMENT OF THE DECEASED AT HOUSE RESIDENCES
(a) Arrangements made for the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN 5 persons
(bathing/cleaning/clothing).
(b) Attendance of family members of the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN 10
persons subject to the house space area.
(c) Family members 60 years above and children below 12 years are not encouraged
to attend.
(d) The deceased to be brought to the place for cremation or burial accompanied by
close family members of NOT MORE THAN 10 persons and the funeral ceremony to
be completed at the shortest time duration possible.
2. FINAL RESPECTS FOR THE DECEASED AT HOUSES OF WORSHIP
(a) Arrangements made for the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN 5 persons
(bathing/cleaning/clothing).
(b) Attendance of family members of the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN
12 persons, including House of Worship Committee Members.
(c) Family members 60 years above and children below 12 years are not encouraged
to attend.
3. FUNERAL CEREMONY AT FUNERAL PARLOURS/BURIAL GROUNDS/CREMATORIUMS
(a) Arrangements made for the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN 5 persons
(bathing/cleaning/clothing).
(b) Attendance of family members of the deceased to be NOT MORE THAN
10 persons, excluding Burial Ground/Crematorium Committee Members.
(c) Family members 60 years above and children below 12 years are not encouraged
to attend.
(d) The deceased to be brought to the place for cremation or burial accompanied by
close family members of NOT MORE THAN 10 persons and the funeral ceremony to
be completed at the shortest time duration possible.
(e) Process of releasing the ashes of the deceased into the river or sea only involves
close family members of NOT MORE THAN 5 persons and to be conducted according
to religious beliefs and customs at the shortest time duration possible without mass
procession.
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