"crematoriums"

Under biofencing, a series of saplings are planted in rows around structures to serve as protection, besides enriching the soil and reducing pollution

To make sure people were not forced to shell out extra money to perform the last rites of their departed, the GHMC had started displaying the charges at crematoriums last week.

The rate for conducting the last rites on a funeral pyre using wood is Rs.8,000 while the charge for electric cremation is Rs.4,000.

The wood would be supplied to Amberpet, Bansilalpet, Asifnagar and ESI crematoriums this week, TSFDC Chairman said, adding that the poor can approach local Municipal officials for wood