The Ministry for Regional Development of the Czech Republic (MRD) belongs to the system of central bodies of the state administration of the Czech Republic in areas defined by relevant legal documents. With its powers, competences and responsibilities for managing funds, it plays an important role in government. The Ministry was established with effect from 1 November 1996 and is the central body of the state administration in matters of: regional policy, housing policy, development of housing and housing stock, rental of apartments and non-residential premises, planning, building regulations, expropriation, investment policy, tourism , public auctions and real estate activities, funeral services.

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Funeral Services

In compliance with valid legislation, the Ministry of Regional Development acts as the central State administration authority for the funeral industry. In this section, you will find key recommendations and comments from the Ministry as well as a number of sample documents for cemetery and crematorium management and a survey of public and private cemeteries in the Czech Republic.

The Ministry’s role as the central State administration authority for funeral services is one of its less well-known competences. The legislation governing this area includes Act No. 256/2001 Coll., on FUNERAL, CREMATION AND BURIAL SERVICES and on Amendments to Certain Other Acts(hereinafter referred to as the Act on Funeral Services).

The Act on Funeral Services regulates procedures including transfer of the corpse, funerals, including e.g. conditions for the operation of funeral services, crematoria and cemeteries, transport of human remains and leasing of grave sites. Self-governing regional offices issue approval for cemetery operation, cemetery rules and changes thereto.

The Act on Funeral Services also covers a number of issues that differ from initial regulations and accordingly, it is advisable to consult and follow the provisions of the Act in detail.