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Apply for burial funding from the Executive Mayor for persons 18 years and younger

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply for burial funding for persons 18 years or younger</h2></span> <p> <strong>Step 1:</strong> Put together your application for funding, providing a detailed summary of why you are applying. </p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>Include in your application:</b></p><ul><li>certified copy of the original death certificate</li><li>summary or explanation of the events that led to the death of the person in question</li><li>proof of residence using a municipal bill, or an affidavit stating proof of residence from next of kin or a family member (residence must be within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town)</li><li>quote from the company organising the funeral, including bank details as the amount is payable straight to the company</li></ul></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Once you have completed your request, you can submit it by emailing <em> </em><em><a href="mailto:mayor.mayor@capetown.gov.za">mayor.mayor@capetown.gov.za</a>.</em></p><p>You can also hand deliver your request by putting it in the mayor’s internal post box, which can be found at the Podium Block information desk at the Civic Centre.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2> <span> <div class="contact"><h4>Mayors Office</h4><address><ul><li>Primary telephone: <br> <a>021 400 1301</a> / <a>021 400 1300</a><br></li> <li>Email: <br> <a href="mailto:mayor.mayor@capetown.gov.za">mayor.mayor@capetown.gov.za</a> </li><li>For more information, you can also visit the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-city/Our-mayor/Meet-the-mayor">Executive Mayor's page</a>.</li></ul></address></div> </span> </span>

If you need financial assistance for a burial, you can apply for funding from the mayor’s office.

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