Baey Yam Keng on guidelines for use of light emitting wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes
The guidelines on the use of light emitting wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes were co-developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore (AFD) in June 2022. From June 2022 to April 2023, NEA received about three cases of feedback per month on the use of light emitting wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes. Since the guidelines were issued to stakeholders, NEA and AFD have observed a decrease in feedback received. Feedback providers were mainly concerned with the excessive number of light emitting wreaths. They were also worried that some were turned on after 10pm. When such feedback is received, the respective town councils and agencies would be notified to engage the relevant parties to address these concerns. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Baey Yam Keng said this in reply to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Wednesday (May 10). He said NEA will continue to work with stakeholders to monitor the situation and review the guidelines if necessary.
The guidelines on the use of light emitting wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes were co-developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore (AFD) in June 2022. From June 2022 to April 2023, NEA received about three cases of feedback per month on the use of light emitting wreaths and inflatables at funeral wakes. Since the guidelines were issued to stakeholders, NEA and AFD have observed a decrease in feedback received. Feedback providers were mainly concerned with the excessive number of light emitting wreaths. They were also worried that some were turned on after 10pm. When such feedback is received, the respective town councils and agencies would be notified to engage the relevant parties to address these concerns. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Baey Yam Keng said this in reply to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Wednesday (May 10). He said NEA will continue to work with stakeholders to monitor the situation and review the guidelines if necessary.
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