Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Immediate Burial and Registration of Death. - In accordance with Islamic rites, the burial of Muslim cadavers shall be performed as soon as possible, with or without certificate of death: Provided, That the death shall be reported by the person who performed the burial rites or by the next of kin of the deceased within fourteen (14) days after the date of burial to the local health officer who shall prepare the death certificate and certify the cause of death.

In the absence of the authorized health officer or a duly authorized representative, the death shall be reported to the Office of the Mayor who shall prepare the death certificate and certify the cause of death id there is no forensic interest in the remains: Provided, That should forensic interest exist, the family of the deceased must first be informed prior to any examination that may be conducted by law enforcement authorities assigned to the case.

Within thirty (30) days after the death certificate has been duly prepared and certified by the Local Health Officer or the City of Municipal Mayor, it shall be forwarded to the Local Civil Registrar for registration.