Exhumation is the action of digging up something buried, especially a corpse.
How Much Does Exhumation Cost In South Africa
The average cost for a Exhumation is around R7 000. A private Exhumation can cost around R5 000 while a chapel Exhumation starts at around R9 000
What is the process to exhume a body in South Africa?
To exhume human remains for cremation is legal (reg 23(3)) as is the reburial of the mother’s remains in the same grave. Whenever an exhumation is to take place, the officer-in-charge of the local government must inform the Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) (reg 27(1)(a)).
What are the legal requirements to exhume a body?
You will need to have consent from the owner of the burial grounds as well as all next of kin. If the procedure is going to be carried out in a public graveyard, where other remains may be buried and disturbed, the permission of the surviving relatives of those deceased are required also.
How do you get an exhumation permit?
Requirements for exhumation and transfer (Bones & Cremains)
Secure Death Certificate from Municipality or City the death is registered.
Secure Exhumation Permit from Municipality or City where the decedent was interred.
Secure Transfer Permit from point origin to Taguig, Metro Manila.
How do you transport a dead body?
1. You can’t arrange air transportation for a dead body on your own. Most airlines will transport dead bodies but you’ll have to work with a funeral director or a specialized transport company. The shipper must be designated as a “known shipper” by the TSA.