Incheon expands cremation fee discount to citizens aged 75 and older

Incheon City is taking a significant step to alleviate the financial burden of funerals for its elderly residents. By lowering the age eligibility for a 50% discount on cremation fees at the Incheon Family Park from 90 to 75, the city demonstrates a commitment to enhancing funeral welfare. This move, effective immediately, simplifies the process, requiring no separate application for eligible citizens who have resided in Incheon for at least six months.

The Incheon Family Park, a major public funeral facility in the Seoul metropolitan area, offers a comprehensive range of services including crematoriums, cemeteries, ossuaries, and tree burial sites. The reduction in fees, from 160,000 won to 80,000 won, is a tangible benefit that will be felt directly by many families during a difficult time.

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This 'Incheon-style Caring Funeral Support' project is expected to reduce the funeral expenses of elderly citizens.

City officials have expressed optimism that this 'Incheon-style Caring Funeral Support' initiative will ease funeral expenses. They have also pledged to continue expanding practical welfare policies that improve the daily lives of citizens. This policy reflects a growing awareness and proactive approach to supporting the aging population and their families in South Korea, where funeral costs can be a considerable concern.

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We will continue to expand life-improving welfare policies that citizens can feel in their daily lives.