CAPE TOWN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

Draft Cemeteries, Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers By-law, 2010

Public hearings will be held and presentations made at:

* The Vuyiseca Sports Complex on Sheffield Road in Philippi (between New Eisleben and Stock Roads) on Tuesday 4 May 2010 at 17:30. The formal meeting will start at 18:00.

* Crush Room, 5th Floor, Podium Block, Cape Town Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard on Thursday 6 May 2010 at 17:30. The formal meeting will start at 18:00.

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/DraftCemeteriesCrematoriaandFuneralUnder
takersBylaw2010.aspx



The City of Cape Town has drafted a single integrated by-law that deals with matters relating to cemeteries, crematoria and funeral undertakers to ensure the control and regulation of relevant activities within its area of jurisdiction.

Amongst other things, the by-law will assist City officials in providing for
the:

* control, regulation and development of cemeteries and crematoria
* control and regulation of funeral undertakers
* disposal of corpses and the interment of human remains in a dignified manner

The City would now like to invite residents to view the draft by-law.
Copies are available at the City's 23 subcouncil offices, its libraries or here. Any comments are welcomed.

Public hearings will be held and presentations made at:

* The Vuyiseca Sports Complex on Sheffield Road in Philippi (between New Eisleben and Stock Roads) on Tuesday 4 May 2010 at 17:30. The formal meeting will start at 18:00.
* Crush Room, 5th Floor, Podium Block, Cape Town Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard on Thursday 6 May 2010 at 17:30. The formal meeting will start at 18:00.

The closing date for submission of comments is 30 June 2010. All comments must be in writing and can be submitted either online, or as
follows:

By post: Director City Parks
PO Box 1694
Cape Town
8000

By hand: Cape Town Civic Centre
Tower Block
12th Floor
Hertzog Boulevard
Cape Town (Attention: Mr Selwyn Block)

E-mail: SelwynDudley.Block@capetown.gov.za

Fax: 021 425 2685

Martin Pollack

2010/04/20


City of Cape Town Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoria
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Cape Town municipality regulates the cemeteries, funeral parlours and crematoria in the area.

The following facilities are operated by the Municipality:

* Atlantis Cemetery
* Bellville Cemetery
* Constantia Cemetery
* Hout Bay Cemetery
* Kleinvlei Cemetery
* Klip Cemetery
* Maitland No1 Cemetery
* Maitland No 2 to 4 Cemetery
* Modderdam Cemetery
* Muizenberg Cemetery
* Ocean View Cemetery
* Ottery Cemetery
* Pinelands No1 Cemetery
* Pinelands No2 Cemetery
* Plumstead Cemetery
* Sir Lowry's Pass Cemetery
* Welmoed Cemetery
* Maitland Crematorium

The Municipality does not deal directly with the public regarding graves, funerals or cremations. To arrange a burial or cremation you need to contact a funeral director. Many reputable funeral directors are listed in the yellow pages.

INSTRUCTIONS:
For more information about the municipal cemeteries and crematoria contact:

Mr T Boltman
Tel: 021 487 2041/2042
Fax: 021 487 2037
tagelaan.boltman@capetown.gov.za
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/14709/21865