Er. Rumi Panthaky is the Chief Priest appointed by the PHS&MT, to serve as an officiating priest. While families of the deceased are free to avail of the services of any priest, prior intimation must always be given to the Chief Priest, Er. Rumi Panthaky on Tel: +91 9769456266 / 9137430373. He needs to be kept informed of the proposed timing of ceremonies.
Er. Rumi Panthaky will assist, provide guidance, and coordinate all arrangements including:
Providing telephone numbers for hearse, funeral directors (in case the body is to be stored awaiting the arrival of outstation relatives), and other such facilities.
Keeping the Security Staff / Municipal officials informed about the approximate time of arrival of the body at the Prayer Hall & ensuring the presence of crematorium operators and helpers when required plus making arrangements for the bamboo bier.
Assisting with documentation, registration of the death, and guidance for obtaining Death Certificates.
Arranging for ‘sandalwood’, flowers & making available the equipment used during ceremonies. (There are 2 sets of Afargans, Khumcha’s etc., kept at the Hall in two locked cupboards, the keys of which are with the Chief Priest).
It is important to keep Er. Rumi Panthaky informed as there could be more than one set of ceremonies at a particular time and the scheduling, ensuring which of the two Halls is to be used, etc. are decisions that only he is entitled to make.