Namibia: Cabinet Suspends Official Funerals Pending Policy Review

In a move set to streamline the administration of state-recognised funerals, Cabinet has imposed a moratorium on the granting of official funerals effective 16 June 2025 until 31 March 2026.

The decision, announced this week, comes as the government initiates a comprehensive review of the criteria and processes associated with the bestowing of official funerals in Namibia.

The suspension will remain in force for over nine months and is aimed at overhauling current procedures to ensure they remain…