Anambra Assembly passes bill banning expensive burial ceremonies
The Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill which banning expensive burial ceremonies for the dead in the state.
The sponsor of the bill, Hon Charles Ezeani, the member representing Anaocha II constituency, stated that, “Burial/funeral control bill is aimed at cutting down the cost of burial activities in the state.” The law prohibited destruction of property, gunshots, praise singing, blocking of roads, lavish entertainment and blocking of streets during burial ceremonies in the state.
“It further stipulates that during burial and funeral ceremonial activities, the family of the deceased shall provide food for their kindred, relatives and other sympathizers at their own discretion.”
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