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MJC DEPARTMENT

Burial Administration

Dignified burial administration guided by Islamic values and the law.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Burial Administration

The MJC Burial Administration Department oversees matters related to burials within the jurisdiction of the MJC and beyond.

The department helps ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory standards governing burial practices, including City of Cape Town regulations and applicable South African legislation.

Its work covers municipal and private cemeteries, burial-related disputes and the operational compliance of undertakers with requirements involving Home Affairs, Forensic Pathology and mortuaries.

The department seeks to uphold the dignity of the deceased and their families while ensuring that all procedures respect Islamic values and the prevailing regulatory framework.