Region 2 RDC objects to funeral

The Regional Democratic Council of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has objected to the increase in prices charged at the Suddie Funeral Parlour.

Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt at the last statutory meeting of the RDC questioned the increase of the fees at the parlour on the basis that no meaningful discussion was held to increase charges at the region’s only funeral parlour.

The Regional Chairman emphasised that any such increase in fees should not be charged, taking into consideration the region’s struggling economy.

The Regional Chairman called on the Public Health Sub-committee to closely monitor the operations of the parlour, since there are numerous negative reviews regarding accountability at the facility.

A system will be implemented where persons with complaints and recommendations regarding the operations and management of the parlour, can offer same in due course, Ramdatt said.

In addition to the Chairman’s opinion, many families have complained of having to pay exorbitant fees to workers there. There are also instances where fake receipts were issued by staff to those seeking the service.

As such, an audit of the Suddie Funeral Parlour and its management committee was suggested.