Shanghai to raise sea burial subsidy

By IANS,

Beijing : The Shanghai government is planning to increase the subsidy offered for sea burials to help preserve its limited land resources.

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The city began subsidising sea burials in 2003. People who attend a sea burial ceremony are charged for transportation and other services, the China Daily reported Friday.

Shanghai also put forward a pilot scheme last year that allows childless old people to opt for a sea burial service after death.

Starting this year, the service will be available for those whose children are unable to afford a burial service.