They have vowed to not collect corpses after government's failure to respond to their demands.Funeral parlour directors are demanding that the outsourcing of mortuary facilities be recognised and legalised.The department says funeral parlours must be in possession of a valid competence certificate and inspections will continue.
However, the department says it is also willing to continue holding meetings until all issues are resolved.
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