At the Ministry of Health and Social Development complete an Application for Burial Form. Staff at the Ministry will give assistance with completing the form if needed. Please ensure that you have available the following documents/information:

  • Death Certificate
  • Permission to Bury Certificate
  • Name of Funeral Home making arrangements
  • Date of burial
  • Name of Minister/Pastor/Leader of religious organization performing burial
  • Burial Site (Contact the Manager for the burial ground to secure a burial spot)

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will approve permission for burial within one to two working days. Collect Permission for Burial and take copies to:

  • Minister/Pastor/Leader of religious organization performing burial
  • The Funeral Home
  • The Burial Ground Manager