MCLM about what you need to know about burials, and more

Mogale City Local Municipality has noticed that residents are uncertain about the operation hours of certain municipal offices, the nature of burials, and associated activities, especially over the weekend.

• The municipality consequently wishes to provide information and clarity on some arrangements as follows:

Indigent and pauper burials – Mogale City reserves the right to identify and allocate the exact sites for indigent or pauper burials in the deceased family’s preferred cemetery in situations where burial space is limited. All indigent or pauper burials will be limited to weekdays, excluding public holidays.

• All other burials will be allowed as per bookings and confirmed payment in line with the approved tariffs on weekdays and the following business hours apply:

Mondays to Saturdays from 07:00 to 14:00
Sundays and public holidays from 07:00 to noon

• Gravesite visiting hours:

Mondays to Sundays from 07:00 to 17:00

• Tombstone erection and construction

Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays and weekends) from 07:00 to 14:00
Note: The erection of tombstones on weekends can only be allowed if done at the same time as the funeral

• Unveiling of tombstone

Prior booking with office staff during office hours is a compulsory prerequisite

• Cemetery staff office hours

All assistance required from cemetery staff (eg grave bookings, confirmation of grave numbers, etc):
Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays and weekends) from 07:00 to 15:30.