The Anambra State Authorities has banned the general public show of caskets for manufacture and sale within the state.
This was enshrined within the regulation handed by the Home of Representatives on Thursday to manage funeral and burial actions within the state.
Beneath this regulation, all mortuary attendants should report back to the Ministry of Well being on any corpse that has lain for a couple of month from the date of deposit.
It warned that anybody discovered violating the provisions can be fined N100,000 or imprisoned for six months or each.
It additional offered that every one funeral and burial ceremonies of native deceased individuals within the state had been to be registered with town affiliation of the deceased.
The brand new regulation additionally warned in opposition to blocking roads and streets throughout funeral ceremonies.
It suggested that this might solely be carried out with the consent of the suitable native authorities authority.
Reacting, the state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, in a short message on Friday, recommended the meeting for the laws.
He stated: “The Anambra Funeral Invoice is a really progressive regulation to take away the burden and stress on the poor and free ladies from oppressive practices throughout funerals.
“We rejoice 'acceptable dwelling' and solely an honest burial.”
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