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The Burial Authorization Letter is a crucial document required in Hong Kong for proceeding with burial arrangements following a death. This document is mandated under Hong Kong's Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance and associated regulations, serving as formal authorization from the deceased's next of kin or legally authorized representative to conduct burial proceedings. The letter must be presented to cemetery authorities and funeral directors before burial can take place, and it typically includes detailed information about the deceased, the authorizing party, and specific burial instructions. The document becomes necessary immediately following a death and must be accompanied by the death certificate and proof of the authorizing party's identity and relationship to the deceased. It forms part of the legal documentation required for proper and lawful burial procedures in Hong Kong.

1. Letter Date and Reference Number: Current date and any reference number assigned to the authorization

2. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the cemetery authority or funeral director

3. Authorizing Party Details: Full name, ID number, and contact details of the person giving authorization, including their relationship to the deceased

4. Deceased's Information: Full name, date of death, ID number, and last known address of the deceased

5. Authorization Statement: Clear statement authorizing the burial, including specific plot details if already arranged

6. Burial Instructions: Specific instructions regarding the burial, including timing and any special requirements

7. Declaration of Authority: Statement confirming the authorizing party's legal right to make burial arrangements

8. Signature Block: Space for signature, name, and date by the authorizing party