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Environmental Sanitation, greening and municipal management

Ash Boxes

Frequently asked questions

  1. Can bone remains be put in the ash box?
  2. Is it possible to apply for joint burial in an ash box?
  3. Is it possible to apply for an ash box in advance before a person passes away and choose the location of ash box?

1. Can bone remains be put in the ash box?

No. It is because, generally speaking, bone remains are larger in size.

2. Is it possible to apply for joint burial in an ash box?

Yes.

3. Is it possible to apply for an ash box in advance before a person passes away and choose the location of ash box?

No.

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