Mortuaries, funeral agency react to viral video of Asante Akyem mourners carrying corpse

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA), established under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829) of the Ministry of Health, has issued a strong condemnation in response to a trending video on social media showing mourners from  Asante Akyem mishandling a corpse during funeral rites.

In a press statement, MoFFA expressed its dismay over video which shows youths carrying the body on their shoulders without coffin.

MoFFA deems such passage rites as disrespectful and undignified, adding that the behavior seen in the video is contrary to the solemnity expected during funeral ceremonies.

The Agency’s mandate includes licensing, controlling, and regulating all facilities involved in the storage, transportation, and disposal of human remains, and it considers the actions depicted as a direct violation of these principles.

The Agency reminded the public that such behavior not only contravenes public health and safety standards but also violates Section 285 of the Criminal and …