Applying For Cemetery Plot : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Works & Urban Development
Type of Facility : Applying For Cemetery Plot
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Applying for a Cemetery Plot

Cemetery Plots are provided for members of the public who do not have a family plot to bury their relatives.

Related : Ministry of Works and Urban Development Applying For Building Permit Bahamas : www.statusin.org/6349.html

Eligibility :
Any member of the public can apply for a Cemetery Plot.

Process :
** Fill out the Cemetery Plot form and submit it to Central Services Section of the Ministry of Works and Transport.
** The fee is paid when the form is submitted at the Central Services Section of the Ministry of Works and Transport.
** An officer will allocate a plot in a public graveyard.

Application Form(s) :
Application for a Cemetery Plot form.

Supporting Documents :
A valid I.D. card, driver’s licence, passport.
A Death Certificate of the deceased.

Turn-around time :
A plot is allotted within a day or two of the request once there is space in the burial ground.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
Plots cost BS$62.00 each.

For more information please contact :
Central Services
1st Floor
John F Kennedy Drive
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-9511
Fax. (242) 302-9765
Office Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Applicants on Freeport may contact:
The Grand Bahama Port Authority
Pioneers Way & East Mail
PO Box F-42666
Freeport
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Website: gbpa.com/home/
Tel. (242) 350-9000

FAQs :
What is National Economic Council (“NEC”)?
The National Economic Council, headed by The Prime Minister, is responsible for the executive management of the National Investment Policy and is the decision making body in respect of all commercial projects undertaken by foreign direct investors.

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

What are the investment areas targeted for Foreign Investors?
a) Touristic resorts
b) Upscale condominium, timeshare and second home development;
c) Marinas;
d) Information / data processing;
e) Assembly industries;

f) High-tech services;
g) Ship registration, repair and other ship services
h) Light manufacturing for export;
i) Agro-industries;

j) Food processing;
k) Mari culture
l) Banking and other financial services;
m) Captive Insurance;

n) Aircraft services;
o) Pharmaceutical manufacture;
p) Offshore medical centres;
q) Wholesale distribution of any product produced locally

Please N.B :
** Investors interested in areas not included in the list should contact the Bahamas Investment Authority;

** Joint Ventures with Bahamian partners are encouraged, with the choice of partner being at the discretion of the investor;
** Investments of less than $500,000.00 will not be considered.