Burial costs in Jakarta

Burial costs in Jakarta

From Neraca

Since there have been so many questions relating to procedure and burial costs in the capital city posed by Jakartans, we feel it necessary to inform the public of costs incurred:

1. Lease of a grave: a. Tariffs must be in line with Regional Regulation No.3/1999 on Regional Levies (for information please refer to Public Burial Offices in the city). b. Payment of levies can be made at the nearest Regional Treasury Office. c. The receipt then represents the basis for grave use. d. The bereaved can also make such payments through the Public Burial Office.

2. The cost of grave digging: a. Tariff is determined by the foundation/association designated by the respective Public Burial Office, depending on the soil condition and number of diggers. b. The existence of such a foundation/association is due to the inability of the city administration, through the Public Burial Service (DTPU), to provide sufficient numbers of grave diggers for all Jakarta districts. c. The cost of grave digging is not allocated in the regional budget.

3. Lease for burial ceremony equipment: a. Tariff is determined by the foundation/association designated by each respective Public Burial Office. b. Cost for burial ceremony shall be borne by the bereaved. c. The Public Burial Office only issues a permit for such a purpose.

4. The cost of a tombstone and grass for a grave: a. The cost of putting a tombstone on the grave and planting grass shall be borne by the bereaved under Regional Regulation No.3/1995 on Uniformity and Orderly Graveyards. b. The cost of planting grass and installation of the tombstone is determined by the foundation/association designated by each respective Public Burial Office. c. The bereaved can choose the type of tombstones and grass in line with their own financial capacity. d. To make a graveyard orderly and beautiful, the city administration suggests that tombstones and grass be uniform within a section. e. If there are financial constraints, the placement of a tombstone and the planting of grass on a grave can be performed at a later date.

Should you have any complaints, please contact one of Jakarta's six Public Burial Offices: 1. Central Jakarta: Tel. 5482400 2. North Jakarta: 4357431 3. West Jakarta: 5550912 4. South Jakarta: 7233115 5. East Jakarta: 8190470 6. DKI Jakarta: 5484544

Ibu SUKARTINI

Head of Order and Guidance