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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government has amended the Funeral Regulations to better regulate the entire service chain and provide affordable and green funeral services to the public.
The revised regulation, which was issued in a decree signed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, will take effect on March 30.
The document, which contains 8 chapters and 73 articles, points to the socially significant nature of funeral and burial services and affirms the principles of public benefit, economy, civility, and environmental friendliness.
The regulation provides for the optimization of services, the reform of burial customs, and the promotion of land-saving and environmentally friendly funerals.
The scope of essential public funeral services is being clarified, with provisions for their gradual integration into the national system of basic public services, with dynamic adjustments. A funding mechanism is also being established to meet public demand for essential funeral services.
To prevent excessive fees, a price list system for services is being introduced, prohibiting charges for services not included in the approved price list. Regulatory authorities are required to strengthen price monitoring and enforcement, and pricing violations are being detailed.
The document also provides for strengthened law enforcement cooperation and comprehensive oversight of the entire service chain, including the issuance of death certificates, funerals, burials, and memorial services.
The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China said in a press release that the amendments were designed to address new challenges in the funeral industry.
The departments' statement indicated that the revised regulation provides for increased public investment, expanded provision of infrastructure facilities, reduced financial burden on families, improved service convenience, and the promotion of civilized, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly practices in funeral and memorial events.
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