3.7  Body disposal/burial/cremation
• Personnel from funeral homes have expertise in the handling and transportation of the dead, though usually without any legal obligation to respond to emergencies, can be considered useful support when capacities are overwhelmed. They can be of timely support to process registrations of the death, permits for burial, etc. They may also offer suitable body storage facilities at their funeral homes should the need arise.
• Important to review the existing regulations for burial permits and cremation and ensure that the relevant authority issues a decree or instructions to facilitate the burial permits as much as possible.
• When considering cemeteries for burial of bodies, it is important to consider issues such as permits, land available, etc. Temporary burial of bodies may be necessary [5].