Funerals & Memorials

Procedure & Guideline

1. Inform promptly the parish clergy of the domicile of the deceased.
2. Obtain from the parish clergy the Certificate of “Permission Of Burial In The Catholic Cemeteries” by presenting:
   (i) the Certificate of Registration of Death (Form 10), or the Certificate of Order Authorizing Burial/Cremation of Body (Form 11), or Certified True Copy of Death Certificate issued by the Hong Kong Births and Deaths Registry
   (ii) the Identity Card of the deceased
   (iii) the Baptism Certificate of the deceased
3. Arrange with the priest the alternative dates and times of burial.
4. Make arrangements with a reputable funeral parlor or coffin shop for burial services.
5. Arrange directly with the Supervisor of the Catholic Cemetery in which the family wishes to have the deceased buried for the location of grave, date and time of burial in the Catholic Cemetery by presenting:
   (i) the Certificate of Registration of Death (Form 10) or the Certificate of Order Authorizing Burial/Cremation of Body (Form 11).
   (ii) the Certificate of “Permission Of Burial In The Catholic Cemeteries”
6. Contact the parish clergy to confirm the date and time for the funeral rites.

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