How to Easily Rent a Free Funeral Ambulance in Jakarta?

An ambulance is an important form of transportation that grieving families often need to take the deceased to the place of rest. You can rent a funeral ambulance by contacting the hospital or a trusted ambulance rental provider.

The problem is that rental costs can often be a barrier. But don't worry, there is now a funeral ambulance service that is free in Jakarta and that you can use. How do you rent one? Let's take a look!

Types of Ambulances Commonly Used

Before getting to rental rates, it's worth knowing the difference between a patient ambulance and a funeral ambulance so you don't choose the wrong one.

Ambulances are medical transport vehicles usually used to help handle emergencies. For example, when a patient suffers a sudden heart attack, is in an accident, needs first aid, or other situations.

1. Patient Ambulance

As the name suggests, patient ambulances are used to transport patients who need medical care. These ambulances are equipped with medical equipment ranging from simple to very complete. Patient ambulances can be divided into three categories:

• Basic ambulance, equipped with basic medical equipment to help patients receive first aid. The patient's condition in this type of ambulance is relatively stable, and the distance to healthcare facilities is fairly short.
• Transport ambulance, used to move patients from one hospital to another nearby hospital. Its medical equipment is more complete than the previous type.
• Advanced ambulance, an ambulance fitted with very complete equipment, used to transport critical emergency patients to hospitals that are farther away.

2. Funeral Ambulance

Unlike patient ambulances, funeral vehicles are not equipped with special medical equipment because the passenger is someone who has passed away. Inside there is only space to place the body and seats for accompanying family members.

Another difference lies in the interior space. Funeral vehicles have space smaller than patient ambulances, because patient ambulances need more room to carry medical equipment. So make sure you don't choose the wrong one when renting an ambulance.

Funeral Ambulance Rental Rates in Jakarta

In accordance with the 2015 Regional Regulation on Levies, the rental rate for a funeral vehicle in Jakarta is IDR 100,000.00 per use within the city of Jakarta. For out-of-city ambulance rentals, the rate is IDR 1,500 per kilometer.

This differs from the rates for standby (emergency) ambulances in Jakarta, which are more expensive than funeral vehicles, namely:

• Service without a doctor, with only 1 medical officer and no additional facilities for 1-6 hours, IDR 650,000.00; for a duration of 6-12 hours without a doctor and with only 1 medical officer, the rate is IDR 1,300,000.00.
• 12-hour service with a doctor and additional fees of: midwife or nurse IDR 350,000.00, general practitioner IDR 600,000.00, specialist doctor IDR 1,000,000.00, and other health workers IDR 300,000.00.
• If you wish to add facilities, the costs are IDR 20,000.00 for oxygen per m3, syringe pump IDR 50,000.00, incubator IDR 80,000.00, ventilator IDR 350,000.00, and use of an AED IDR 300,000.00.
• Out-of-city service accompanied by a doctor costs IDR 1,900,000.00, while out-of-city service without a doctor costs IDR 950,000.00.

How Do You Rent a Free Funeral Ambulance?

Funeral ambulance rental rates can indeed be quite expensive, which often becomes a problem for people who need one but have limited means.

For this reason, the Jakarta government has partnered with several hospitals to offer relief by providing ambulance facilities for residents.

Beyond that, the DKI Jakarta government also provides funeral arrangement services free of charge, with no costs at all. So, how do you place an order?

The first thing you need to do is prepare documents such as:

1. Prepare the Applicant's ID Card (KTP)

If you are the person or relative responsible for arranging the funeral, you must attach your KTP as proof of identity to receive the free funeral vehicle service.

2. Prepare the Deceased's ID Card (KTP)

Besides the applicant's ID card (KTP), also prepare the deceased's KTP to record the identity of the person whose body will be transported.

3. Family Card

You also need to prepare a Family Card (Kartu Keluarga/KK) as a requirement for obtaining free hearse service. This document serves as proof that the deceased had a family and belonged to a family of limited means.

4. Certificate of Inability to Pay (Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu)

A Certificate of Inability to Pay is usually required to register for free government assistance, including free ambulance service for transporting the deceased. You can obtain it from your local government office, such as the sub-district (kelurahan) or village (desa) office, as proof that the deceased came from a financially disadvantaged background.

5. Death Certificate (Surat Keterangan Kematian)

You can obtain this letter from the hospital once the patient has been officially pronounced dead. It helps speed up the release of the body so that the funeral and burial can take place promptly.

6. BPJS Card

If you have a Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) card, you may include it with your other documents so that your request for free hearse service can be approved more quickly.

Once you have prepared these documents, the next steps are:

• Call 112 or 119.
• Provide information about the patient.
• Provide the patient's address or location.
• The report will then be forwarded by the Health Office.
• Wait until help arrives.
• Hand over the documents to the ambulance staff.

Free Hearse Service from Private Organizations

Beyond government assistance in Jakarta, several private organizations such as Dompet Dhuafa also provide free hearse services for the underprivileged.

In addition, the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia/PMI) offers free ambulance services as part of its commitment to social and humanitarian work.

PMI has partnered with several healthcare providers, including community health centers (puskesmas), hospitals, and polyclinics, to carry out its services. From this information, you can take advantage of free hearse services from both organizations.

To register for PMI's free ambulance service, simply call the official number (021) 3908422 or fill out the form on PMI's official website. For Dompet Dhuafa, there are several free ambulance service posts in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek), namely:

• East Jakarta;
• Parung Bogor;
• South Jajaran;
• Tambora, West Jakarta;
• Cinere, Depok;
• Islamic Center Bekasi; and
• Batu Ceper, Tangerang.

Why Choose a Free Ambulance Service?

Free hearse service is an assistance program for transporting the deceased for residents of limited means. This service can be an alternative for those who do not have budget to rent a hearse, so it is highly recommended.

Jakarta Ambulance Rental Contacts

The following contacts may help you obtain an ambulance for the deceased so that they can be attended to promptly:

• Sewa Ambulance Indonesia: 085211551088
• Trans Mulia Ambulance: 085216675553
• Mitra Medical Service: 08119992118
• Ambulans Emergensi Jakarta: 081380312739

Now That You Know How to Get a Free Hearse in Jakarta?

That's how to arrange a free hearse service in Jakarta. If you are also looking for information funeral services with on-demand service on-demand service, choose Kamboja.

Kamboja will help you arrange the funeral through its on-demand service, from handling the deceased, providing a headstone or coffin, transporting the body, to hosting mourners.