Annex 1 IP&OP of Burial Ground

Question 1

(For both public and private burial ground)
Initial Permit and Operational Permit shall be filed in ____________

Answer 1

Center for Health and Development (CHD)

Question 2

Requirements for Initial Permit for public burial ground

Answer 2

1. Resolution of the brgy/municipal/city council
2. Photocopy of the title of lot ownership (deed of donation if donated)
3. Certification from the Provincial Health Officer
4. Certification from DPWH or Natural Water Resources Board
5. Plans for construction of wall /BAKOD
6. Plans for construction of funeral viewing area
7. Construction plans for MAIN ROADS and LOTS and SECTIONS in the burial ground
8. Drainage system
9. Topographic map of cemetery
10. Site development plan

Question 3

Minimum height of plans for construction of wall (bakod)

Answer 3

2 meters around the cemetery

Question 4

Materials for plans for the construction of wall (bakod)

Answer 4

Concrete wall, steel grille or combination

Question 5

Minimum area for the plans for the construction of funeral viewing area
(Chapel, structure or building for public assembly)
Where funeral ceremonies may held

Answer 5

Minimum area of 50 square meters (5x10 meters)

Question 6

Construction plans:
_________ wide main road from the gate to the rear
_________ minimum cross roads which divide the cemetery in lots and sections

Answer 6

4 meters wide and 1 meter minimum cross roads

Question 7

Site Development Plan showing the following technical descriptions:

Answer 7

*Archives
*Address and location
*Dimension
*Plans and amenities (building)
*25-50 limit zone (25 meters for dwelling houses, 50 meters for water reservoir)

Question 8

Requirements for Initial Permit for Private Burial Ground

Answer 8

1. Resolution of the brgy/city/municipal council for the burial ground
2. Photocopy of land of ownership, deed of donation if donated
   Certification from DPWH or NWRB
   Site development plan
   etc. ….

Question 9

Minimum land size for private burial ground

Answer 9

1.2 hectares which will provide 50 meters buffer zone delineated from nearest water reservoir

Question 10

Burial: limited to _______ niches/graves at an area not more than ________ should be located at the center of the proposed site

Answer 10

10 niches/graves, not more than 30 square meters

Question 11

Additional burials shall not exceed to or go beyond the ________,
Construction only on ________ (over and above)

Answer 11

30 square meters, only on existing niches

Question 12

Maximum height of niches for burial grounds

Answer 12

4 niches or 3-meter high

Question 13

Validity of Initial Permit

Answer 13

2 years from the day of issuance

Question 14

Application for the Operational Permit shall be filed after the _____________ of the burial ground

Answer 14

completed construction works

Question 15

Operational Permit shall be issued by the ____________

Answer 15

CHD Director IV

Question 16

Allow the operator to accept burial only in the completed phase,
Shall be allowed to subject to evaluation and approval of CHD

Answer 16

Certificate of Undertaking

Question 17

___________ shall be secured from the LHO prior to its operation

Answer 17

Sanitary Permit