Sancheong-gun Operates Advance Reservation System for Public Cemeteries During Chuseok Holiday Period

Bonghyangwon Public Cemetery [Image source=Sancheong-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 10th that it will operate a public cemetery reservation system in advance during the Chuseok holiday period.

To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the county will operate a total daily reservation system for mourners through advance reservations, temporarily close some facilities such as ritual rooms and restaurants, and prohibit the bringing in of food.

Those who wish to visit the public cemetery must make a reservation in advance, with a maximum of 4 people per family, and the daily number of users is limited to 320 people (200 for the columbarium, 120 for the burial graves).

In addition, they asked to comply with social distancing of more than 2 meters, absolutely prohibit bringing in food, follow the guidance and control of staff, and visit dispersedly before and after the holiday.

A county official said, “We ask residents and visitors to use online memorial services through the e-Haneul Funeral Information System and to refrain from visiting their hometowns,” adding, “The restriction on the use of public cemeteries is a measure for the safety of all of us, so we ask for your wide understanding.”

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