HB 9639

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 2, 2026

An Act Providing Free Casket and Discounts on Funeral Services for Indigent and Extremely Poor Families, to Be Implemented by Local Government Units, and for Other Purposes

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The bill requires every local government unit to give free coffins and reduced‑price funeral services to families that are indigent or extremely poor, using their social‑welfare offices.

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Author · Representative

Carmelo Jr. G. LazatinReceipts →

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HB09639 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Providing Free Casket and Discounts on Funeral Services for Indigent and Extremely Poor Families, to Be Implemented by Local Government Units, and for Other Purposes

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