This department is aware of rumors recently spread in the society which claim that this department prohibits the use of eco-coffin for keeping dead bodies with COVID-19 infection. This department hereby clarifies as follows.

This department does NOT prohibit the use of eco-coffin for keeping dead bodies with COVID-19 infection. The above rumor is unfounded.

Cemeteries and Crematoria Section
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
25 March 2022