Parks Department is responsible for the provision of graves under the township act chapter 40:02 which state that all people who wishes to be buried in cities and towns should apply for graves.  The services are available for both citizen and non-citizens with appropriate applicable fees.

PARKS PROCEDURES ON APPLICATION FOR BURIAL

HOW DO I OBTAIN THE SERVICE

Customers must present themselves in person or send someone with a certified copy of their identification card to the nearest parks Department office.  The valid national identity Card or certified copy for Citizens or resident permit for non-citizens.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR SERVICE

CITIZENS

The applicant must present themselves to the nearest parks office with a Valid National Identity Card or a Certified copy (Omang), Identity card of the Deceased, Death Certificate.

NON-CITIZENS

Applicant must report to their Embassy who will write a letter to Botswana Foreign Affairs.  Botswana foreign Affairs would then write a letter  to the Town Clerk or Council Secretary.  The applicant must then present themselves to the nearest parks office with their valid proof of identify, resident permit in case of non citizen, letter from the Town clerk or council Secretary and the Death Certificate.

COST INVOLVED IN OBTAINING THE SERVICE

Minimum amount of fees charged differs from Council to Council.  The  fees ranges from P15 to P200 depending on the age and Nationality of the Deceased.

 WHERE CAN I GET THE INFORMATION

 Customers can acquire information from the Parks Offices, Public Relation offices (BOTSAFA), and the respective Council’s toll free number