Families belonging to Hindu communities in the Tambaram Corporation limits of Tamil Nadu, India, are encountering significant difficulties with traditional burial practices due to a lack of clear procedures and publicly available information. Activists, including senior social activist V. Santhanam, have pointed out that while the Tambaram Corporation promotes electric and gasifier crematoriums, there is inadequate clarity regarding the functioning of traditional burial grounds. These facilities, particularly in areas like Bharathipuram and Ganapathypuram, are poorly maintained and lack essential information such as caretaker details, fee structures, and documentation requirements, leading to confusion for families. For instance, a recent incident highlighted the challenges faced by a family from Tiruneermalai who struggled with the submission of a doctor’s certificate. Activists are calling for the Tambaram Corporation to improve transparency by installing information boards and ensuring caretakers are formally recognized and trained. The absence of clear regulations and proper maintenance could lead to issues with record-keeping and affect welfare planning, emphasizing the need for oversight and structured processes at burial grounds.