The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced a major relief measure for residents, deciding to abolish all cremation and burial fees within its municipal limits.
Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar told Newswire that a decision was taken to completely abolish cremation and burial fees charged from residents within the Colombo Municipal limits during a meeting of the local council held on Tuesday (10 Feb).
According to members’ views, the proposal was presented by the Colombo Mayor and unanimously approved during the discussion.
As a result, residents receiving services from the Colombo Municipal Council will now be exempt from paying fees for cremations and burials at the Borella, Jawatta, Madampitiya, and Kirulapone cemeteries, in the sections administered by the Council.
Previously, a fee of Rs. 10,000 had been charged, which opposition and government members noted had caused severe hardship to low‑income families. (Newswire)