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4.18 There are adequate public funeral services free or at
nominal cost, and cremation is encouraged as a dignified and
inexpensive alternative to burial. The Tung Wah Group also operates
four low cost funeral parlours. Funeral expenses for needy families
are met through discretionary payments under the Public Assistance
scheme and through the Emergency Relief Fund in case of disasters.
The
4.19
The popularity of Pak Kam Wui appears to be declining in
view of increased social security benefits and better welfare
facilities. Nevertheless, these schemes are known to have a fairly
wide membership amongst the poorer section of the community.
Government is gathering more up-to-date information on the scope
and operation of these schemes and will decide on the basis of this
information whether legislative controls are necessary.
Housing
4.20
The Government's housing target is to provide decent self-
contained accommodation for all by the mid 1980's. The elderly with
families will continue to be rehoused through this ambitious
programme. There are an estimated 177,000 elderly persons living
in Housing Authority estates and it is anticipated that under
existing criteria, a further 134,000 old people will be rehoused
by 1987/88. In addition, the Housing Authority has accepted a
commitment over the next 10 years to rehouse 10,000 elderly persons
in one and two person households who are ineligible for public
housing under existing criteria. This target will be achieved
mainly through :
(a) the provision of 5000 places in hostel accommodation;
(b) a quota set aside for compassionate cases;
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