Group 1 - The Ministry of Civil Affairs has released ten new or revised standards for the funeral service industry, including regulations on funeral reception, ash storage, cemetery burial, sea burial of ashes, cemetery worship, and online memorial services [1] - The new standards require transparency in service items, pricing, and fees related to the handling of remains, ensuring that high-priced services or additional items cannot be forced upon consumers [1] - A traceability system for remains and ashes is mandated, ensuring that all stages from receipt to burial are verifiable and that key information is organized and archived for regulatory and public access [2] Group 2 - Standards for various memorial services have been established, promoting green burial practices and advocating for civilized customs [3] - The "Cemetery Worship Service Specification" emphasizes environmentally friendly worship materials and regulates services such as proxy worship and collective memorials, ensuring compliance with social norms [3] - The "Sea Burial Service Specification" requires permits from relevant authorities and prohibits unauthorized scattering of ashes, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly materials and the recovery of non-biodegradable items [3] Group 3 - The "Online Memorial Requirements" stipulate that online platforms must authenticate user identities and respect the dignity and privacy of the deceased, avoiding overly commercialized features [4] - Content shared on these platforms must reflect solemnity and civility, prohibiting any form of mockery, defamation, or dissemination of harmful information [4]
民政部发布十项殡葬服务行业标准 严禁乱收费
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-07-16 11:02