Islamabad — In a significant move aimed at supporting citizens during times of grief, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced that all charges related to grave digging and funeral (coffin carrier) bus services in Islamabad have been completely waived. The decision was approved during a high-level CDA Board meeting chaired by the CDA Chairman, with several senior officials in attendance.
This major public relief initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on bereaved families and ensure that basic burial services are accessible to all, regardless of income level.
“The well-being and dignity of our citizens, especially during moments of loss, is a priority,” said the CDA Chairman. “Waiving these charges is a step toward making essential end-of-life services fully accessible and compassionate.”
Previously, families had to pay for grave digging and transportation of the deceased within the city. These charges often added up to significant amounts, particularly for low-income households. With the new policy in place, the services will be available free of cost across all public cemeteries in Islamabad.
Expansion of Funeral Transport Services Across the Capital
In addition to waiving the charges, the CDA Chairman has directed the expansion of funeral bus services throughout the federal capital. More coffin carrier vehicles will be deployed to ensure timely and dignified transportation of the deceased from homes or hospitals to burial grounds.
This measure comes in response to growing demands from citizens for more accessible and dignified burial arrangements, especially in a city with a rapidly growing population.
Public Reactions and Future Outlook
The announcement has been widely welcomed by Islamabad residents and civil society organizations, who have praised the CDA for responding to public needs with empathy and urgency.
“This decision is a much-needed relief for families who are already facing emotional trauma,” said a representative of a local welfare organization.
Moving forward, the CDA has pledged to continue improving public services related to health, sanitation, and emergency response, with transparency and accountability as guiding principles.
This initiative marks a significant shift in Islamabad’s municipal policy, reaffirming the CDA’s commitment to citizen welfare and the humane delivery of civic services during life’s most difficult moments.
