5 Urgent and Timely Thesis Topics on Free Funeral Services and Social Justice in the Philippines
Explore impactful thesis ideas on funeral service access, poverty, and government support. Ideal for Social Work, Political Science, and HUMSS students.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Realyn Manalo
6/2/20252 min read
Source: GMA News Online
Let me convince you to make this a thesis.
Not everyone gets to grieve in peace. For many poor Filipino families, the pain of losing a loved one is made heavier by the cost of saying goodbye. A proper funeral becomes a luxury. A casket, a final prayer, a resting place. Too expensive. Too far from reach.
But that may finally change.
The Senate just approved Senate Bill No. 2965, also known as the Free Funeral Services Act. It promises what every grieving family deserves: dignity, even in death. No more begging. No more debts. Just a chance to mourn properly.
Still, the real problem isn’t just poverty. It’s the silence around it. The quiet shame. The lack of support. The way society treats a decent burial like a privilege, not a right.
Let this be the wake-up call. Let this be your thesis.
Who Can Use These Topics
This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:
College Programs:
Social Work
Public Administration
Political Science
Law
Community Development
Senior High School Strands:
HUMSS
GAS
ABM
5 Thesis Topic Ideas
1.Implementation Challenges of the Free
Funeral Services Act in Rural Areas
A study on what prevents the law from being fully implemented in far-flung communities.
Target Respondents
Local government officials
Rural community members
2.Public Awareness and Accessibility of
Funeral Assistance Services
Exploring how much people know about the free funeral services and how easy it is to access them.
Target Respondents
Indigent families
DSWD personnel
3.Emotional and Financial Impact of Funeral Expenses
on Low-Income Families
Understanding how expensive funerals affect the grieving process and financial stability.
Target Respondents
Bereaved families
Community social workers
4.The Role of Local Governments in Supporting
Bereavement Services
Looking into how LGUs and barangays help in providing and coordinating funeral support.
Target Respondents
Barangay officials
LGU social workers
5.Monitoring and Regulation of Funeral Service
Pricing in the Philippines
A study on how DTI monitors funeral costs and prevents overpricing.
Target Respondents
Funeral service providers
DTI regulators
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