City Government of Taguig

Funeral Assistance System

City Social Welfare & Development Office

Register

Services Offered

Libreng Libing

Libreng Libing for deceased bonafide residents of Taguig City. Residents will be buried in Taguig City Recognized Public Cemeteries without any fee.

Burial Assistance

Incentives to be given to families of the deceased to assist in the burial process of the beneficiary.

Who may avail of service

May be availed by immediate family members, relatives or guardians of the deceased provided the deceased is:

  • An indigent as certified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office
  • A bonafide resident of the City of Taguig for at least five (5) years as determined by the City Social Welfare and Development Office
  • Not a beneficiary of veterans benefits under Ordinance No. 56 series of 2014

Required Documents

For Burial Assistance
  1. Certified True Copy of Registered Death Certificate (For Deceased Muslim Citizens Only)
  2. Original Copy of Funeral Contract (For Deceased Muslim Citizens Only)
  3. Photocopy of Valid Identification Card of Deceased and Claimant (For Deceased Muslim Citizens Only)
  4. Proof of Relationship (For Deceased Muslim Citizens Only)
For Deceased Muslim Citizens, also bring:
  1. Certificate of Burial Rites (signed by IMAM)
  2. Certificate of Internment issued by Muslim Cemetery
For Libreng Libing
  1. Certified True Copy of Registered Death Certificate
  2. Burial Permit
Examples of Proofs of Relationship
  • Marriage Contract (Spouse) - From Local Civil Registry
  • Birth Certificate - From Local Civil Registry
  • Baptismal Certificate (for Siblings/Children/Parent) - Church where the deceased was baptized
Convenient to Prepare
  1. Black Ballpoint Pen
  2. Brown Envelope
  3. Your prescripted reading glasses
  4. Drinking Water
  5. Vacant time allotted for interview

Application Process

  1. Fill out General Intake Sheet - Provide all required personal details, details of the deceased, family details.
  2. Wait for SMS Interview - You will receive an SMS detailing the schedule of your interview.
  3. Attend Interview - The interview will be held in the Taguig City Hall CSWDO Office. Make sure to bring hardcopies of all required documents.
  4. Process Application - CSWDO will process your application once your interview is done and your application has been assessed.
  5. Receive Assistance - Once your application is approved, you will be notified via SMS to receive your assistance.