The three most important recent changes
If you are currently making arrangements for your family's death, the following three things will directly affect your schedule and choices:
- The public columbarium niche has been changed from "once a year" to "monthly allocation" - Effective from August 1, 2026, all four columbaria will be included, with a total of more than 1,600 renewable niches per month. In the past, if you missed the annual application period, you had to wait nearly a year, and the wait was up to a month.
- Apply online for cremation and niche at the same time, and it can be automatically approved within 1 day - A survey by the Office of the Ombudsman found that the average time for paper and email applications is about 50 days , while online applications can be automatically approved within one day. The gap is very big.
- BMCPC’s third phase of 2026 Chongxiao House family niche will accept applications from October 5th - about 12,000 niches, subscription fee $16,000, application period only until November 6th.
Policy Update Timeline
October 5, 2026 (application period starts) BMCPC
Applications for Phase 3 Extendable Family Niches at BMCPC’s Shung Hau Hall
Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries (BMCPC) Tseung Kwan O Cemetery Section A39 (open-air) and Shung Hau Hall (indoor) have a total of approximately 72,400 new columbarium niches, all of which are prohibited incense niches . The third phase in 2026 is Shung Hau Hall (first and second floors) renewable family niche, approximately 12,000 .
- Subscription fee : $16,000 (first term: 20 years); $8,000 for each renewal (every 10 years); $300 for each additional ashes.
- Application period : From 9:00 am on October 5, 2026 (Monday) to 6:00 pm on November 6 (Friday), apply online .
- Draw : 2:30 pm on December 1, 2026; Allotment of will begin on December 31, 2026.
- Cremation document requirements : Must show that the deceased was cremated on or before November 6, 2026 .
- Allocation method : is not first-come-first-served . It is determined by computer drawing. There is no need to rush to submit on the first day.
Previously, the first phase of open-air renewable ordinary niches (8,676 units, $4,000) has been allotted; the second phase of open-air renewable family niches (8,775 units, $16,000) has been drawn on August 11, 2026, and will be allocated starting from September 7, 2026. Please refer to columbarium niche/cemetery guide for details on application qualifications, document list and placement.
August 25, 2026 Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman releases columbarium niche allocation survey report, FEHD accepts all 19 recommendations
The Office of the Ombudsman completed the proactive investigation on the allocation of public columbarium niches and proposed a total of 19 improvement suggestions to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), all of which were accepted . The report has been uploaded to the website of the Office of the Ombudsman for public reference.
The PCPD pointed out that FEHD has allocated public columbarium niche on a renewable basis since 2019, and only conducts comprehensive allocation once a year ; as for the Tsang Tsui columbarium, monthly allocation has been implemented on a trial basis since its completion in 2020. If citizens fail to comply with the annual application timetable to apply for a non-Tsang Tsui niche, they generally have to wait about nine months, or even close to a year before submitting an application. The PCPD then launched an inquiry in 2025 and recommended that the annual allocation be shortened to once a month, or at least once a quarter.
A particularly practical finding: The Ombudsman’s investigation found that paper and email applications for public niches took an average of around 50 days. Where the same applicant uses the online platform or form to apply for cremation and a niche for the deceased together, the system can approve them automatically within one day. If you are applying, we strongly recommend applying online for both at the same time.
FEHD responded that it accepted all suggestions and pointed out that the public columbarium niche has been optimized to a monthly allocation earlier. The department will carefully study other suggestions of the Office to continue to improve service levels.
August 14, 2026 (The self-processing application period ended on August 29) FEHD · Gazette
Remains buried in six public cemeteries in 2019 must be removed
On 14 August 2026, the Government published an order in the Gazette. Under section 119A of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132), the FEHD notified the public to remove and dispose of remains buried in six public cemeteries during 2019, including:
- The coffin burial section of Fanling Wo Hop Shek Cemetery , Cheung Chau Cemetery , Lantau Island Tai O Cemetery and Lai Chi Yuen Cemetery ;
- Government burial urn section of Lo Wu Sandy Ridge Cemetery Section T and Sandy Ridge burial urn cemetery .
If members of the public wish to arrange for the exhumation and disposal of the deceased's remains on their own, they must apply at the FEHD Cemetery and Crematorium Office on or before August 29, 2026 . If they are not treated according to the above method, the remains buried in the six cemeteries in 2019 will first be cremated in the government crematorium, and the ashes will be buried in the Sandy Ridge burial urn cemetery in Lo Wu or other cemeteries designated by the Director of FEHD.
Note: This announcement is about the actual implementation of the " six-year exhumation " system for public cemeteries. If the deceased is buried in a public cemetery, the family should record the year of burial and proactively apply for FEHB 148 "Permit to Remove / Exhume Remains" (fee $120) six years ago, and arrange a masonry contractor registered with FEHD for exhumation under the supervision of department staff. For a complete set of procedures and exhumed remains destination selection, see exhumation. Cemetery .
Implemented on August 1, 2026 (announced in March 2026) FEHD
Public Niches Move to Monthly Allocation, with over 1,600 Niches Each Month
FEHD refers to Tsang Tsui columbarium ’s successful experience in piloting monthly allocation since its completion in 2020, and applies the monthly allocation arrangement to all four columbarium with new niche supply:
- Tuen Mun Tsang Tsui columbarium
- Fanling Wo Hop Shek 6th Columbarium
- East District Cape Collinson Xinxia columbarium
- Sha Tin Shek Mun columbarium (Complete incense ban)
The optimized arrangement was announced in March 2026 and will be implemented on August 1 . Currently provides a total of more than 1,600 renewable columbarium niches every month. After the lottery is drawn, the applicant will be informed of the result via SMS or email on the same day ; will be automatically allocated the niche located in Tsang Tsui even if he fails to win the preferred venue.
Timetable : The application period is from 9:00 am on the first day of each month to 5:00 pm on the last day of the month; lottery and computer random drawing will be held at 10:00 am on the 20th of the next month (if it falls on a Saturday or public holiday, it will be postponed to the next working day) at the public columbarium niche allocation office (35th floor, Tower 1, Metropolis Plaza, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong). Inquiry hotline 2841 9111 .
For complete application qualifications, document list, payment amount and repeated application restrictions, please see Allotment of new ash niche and columbarium niche/cemetery guide .
2025 Legislation
The Private Columbaria (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 improves regulation
The "Amendment Ordinance" aims to improve the current regulatory system for private columbarium and strengthen the protection of consumer rights . The main amendments include:
- Provide an additional option to apply for a new exemption for " pre-cutoff columbarium " that meets the specified conditions;
- Improve enforcement provisions to strengthen the deterrent effect on violations, including increasing penalties for non-compliance with "Enforcement Notices" ;
- Establishing new offences and revised penalties for the " oversold " niche and " oversold " ashes;
- Create an offence of selling interment rights while an authorisation is revoked or suspended.
Under the Private Columbaria Ordinance (Cap. 630), operators must hold a licence, exemption or temporary suspension of liability. Only licensees may sell or newly let niches. Unlawful operation or improper disposal of ashes carries a fine of HK$2 million and three years’ imprisonment on summary conviction, or HK$5 million and seven years’ imprisonment on conviction on indictment. Read our guide to private columbarium niches before buying or selling.
May 1, 2024 funeral parlour
Global Funeral Parlour Opens, with an Official Ceiling on Basic Funeral Charges
Hung Hom Public Funeral Parlour (6 Cheong Hang Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon) is the only funeral parlour in Hong Kong whose operating rights are awarded by FEHD tender, with periodic retendering. It was previously operated as Eternal Funeral Parlour and Sai Shing Funeral Parlour. The current FEHD operating agreement began on 1 May 2024, when Global Funeral Parlour, operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, commenced service.
The agreement signed between the government and the Global Funeral Parlour stipulates that the Global Funeral Parlour must provide basic funeral services to the public. The charge for each basic funeral service shall not exceed the burial grant amount issued by the CSSA plan at that time ( $17,870 in 2026). Basic funeral services generally include: transporting the body of the deceased from the hospital or mortuary to a designated funeral parlour, preparing a coffin for the body of the deceased, holding a funeral ceremony in a designated funeral parlour, transporting the body of the deceased from the designated funeral parlour to the final disposal location, and cremating the body of the deceased, etc.
According to FEHD information, in addition to Global, Kowloon Funeral Parlour, International Funeral Parlour and Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour also provide similar services. For complete information on the seven licensed funeral parlours, hall rentals and procedures for the wake and funeral, see Full Guide to Funeral Parlours .
Continuously updated Green Funeral
Green burial continues to be popular, Tsang Tsui Memorial Garden is the largest in Hong Kong
There are memorial gardens under the FEHD for the public to scatter the deceased ashes free of charge (according to the Government News Network in August 2026, there are 13 , among which the Tsang Tsui Memorial Garden in Tuen Mun is the largest in Hong Kong ). There are also three designated sea areas where ashes can be scattered at sea: east of Tap Mun, east of Dong Lung Chau, and south of West Lamma Strait , and free ferry service is provided , departs several times a month and every Saturday morning (except public holidays). There is a etiquette on board to assist in holding simple memorial ceremonies.
Application time limit: Ash spreading and filling in the Memorial Garden FEHB 219 must be submitted at least 14 days before the planned ash spreading date, and is usually approved within 10 working days; ash spreading and filling at sea FEHB 198 must be submitted before At least 10 days to submit, usually approved within 5 working days. Citizens can also pre-register in the " Green Burial Central Registration List " ( FEHB 278 , query 2562 7130) to express their wishes; even if the deceased did not register during his lifetime, descendants can still adopt green burial for the deceased.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
| Project | Application period | Draw/Result | Remarks |
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| FEHD public columbarium niche (four columbarium) | 9:00 am on the first day of each month to 5:00 pm on the last day of the month | 10 a.m. on the 20th of the next month (scheduled if Saturday or holiday occurs) | More than 1,600 per month; same-day SMS/email notification after lottery draw |
| BMCPC Phase 3 Shung Hau Hall Renewable Family Niche | 9:00 am on October 5, 2026 – 6:00 pm on November 6 | Lots will be drawn at 2:30 pm on December 1, 2026; allotment will begin on December 31 | About 12,000, $16,000; cremation must be completed on or before November 6 |
| cremation time slot | Any time (must have Form 3 or Form 11) | The time slot will be provided within 15 days from the day after the application is submitted. | To reschedule, you must fill in FEHB 264, and the paid fee will not be refunded. |
| death registration | Natural death must occur within 24 hours | Completed on the same day; certified copy will be available in 3 working days | Excluding travel time, after dark to before dawn and public holidays |
| CSSA burial grant | Within six months after the death of the recipient | Approved by SWD | Maximum $17,870 in 2026 |
| scattering ashes on the sea | At least 10 days before the intended scattering date | Usually approved within 5 working days | FEHB 198; free ferry |
| Spreading ashes in memorial garden | At least 14 days before the intended scattering date | Usually approved within 10 working days | FEHB 219 |
| public cemetery exhumation | After six years of burial | — | FEHB 148, $120; must use a registered masonry contractor |
The most conflicting point: funeral parlour auditorium schedule and cremation time slot must be processed simultaneously. Once the cremation time slot is allocated, rescheduling requires filling out FEHB 264 and paid fees are non-refundable ; and the auditorium is also popular on auspicious days and weekends. Leave it to a licensed undertaker to clamp both sides at once, which is the most stable method.
Official instant query tool
All the following are official channels of the government and statutory agencies. You can check by yourself without paying any intermediary.
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Available cremation sessions across Hong Kong within the next 15 days
Available Cremation Sessions within the next 15 DaysInstantly check the unallocated time slots at the six government crematoriums at Cape Collinson, Diamond Hill, Kwai Chung, Fu Shan, Wo Hop Shek and Cheung Chau.
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FEHD: Allocation of new renewable columbarium niche every month
The monthly application schedule, number of niches, lottery dates and results announcement of the four columbaria. Inquiry hotline 2841 9111.
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FEHD: Cemeteries and crematoria service charges list
Official version of all legal fees for cremation, burial, niche, temporary storage, certificates, etc.
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FEHD: licensed undertaker premises list (PDF)
Verify whether the Changsheng store is licensed. Tim Fat Funeral is listed (G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong ).
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FEHD: List of licensed funeral parlour premises (PDF)
The official names and addresses of the seven licensed funeral parlours in Hong Kong.
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Regulation of private columbarium thematic website (Register of Private Columbaria)
Check whether a private columbarium has a licence, exemption or temporary suspension of liability - only licensed columbaria can sell spaces.
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Green funeral/posthumous arrangements special website
The government's one-stop guide on death, application details for gardens of remembrance and ashes scattering at sea, and the central register of green burials.
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FEHD "Endless Missing" Online Memorial Website
An online memorial page can be set up for the deceased, and text, photos and videos can be uploaded.
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Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries (BMCPC): Subscription for columbarium niche
The placement schedule, subscription fees, qualifications and application instructions for each phase. Placement Office: 34/F, Wu Chung Building, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Tel. 2511 1116.
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Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries (BMCPC): Reuse of cemeteries and waiting arrangements
The application timetable and waiting list for cemetery reuse are announced on the BMCPC website in the "Subscription Facilities" and "Latest News" columns.
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Immigration Department: Registration of death
Registration is free; certified copies of death registration entries cost $140/copy locally and $275/copy overseas.
Government Fees Quick Checklist
| Project | Charges (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Adult cremation | $1,220 |
| Cremation of a child | $650 |
| Cremation of exhumed remains | $90 |
| Cremation Certificate/Burial Certificate | $140 |
| Adult burial | $3,190 |
| Burial of a child | $2,605 |
| Urn grave (burial of skeletal remains), or each additional set of skeletal remains or ashes | $6,305 |
| Standard columbarium niche | $2,400 (first 20 years)/$1,200 (renewal for 10 years) |
| large columbarium niche | $3,000 (first 20 years)/$1,500 (renewable for 10 years) |
| Set per-monument permit | $90 |
| Add each copy of the deceased ashes to niche | $140 |
| ashes temporary storage (after the first two months, every month) | $80 |
| Migration or exhumation of remains licence | $120 (replacement $140) |
| death registration | free |
| Certified copy of death registration entry (death certificate) | $140 (local) / $275 (overseas) |
| CSSA burial grant (capped, 2026) | $17,870 |
| BMCPC renewable common niche | $4,000 (first 20 years)/$2,000 (renewable for 10 years) |
| BMCPC renewable family niche | $16,000 (first 20 years)/$8,000 (renewable for 10 years); additional units are $300 each |
The above are all government and statutory agency charges and have nothing to do with undertaker service fees. When comparing funeral packages , you should first distinguish between some charges from the government and others charges from the undertaker.
Quick reference to commonly used government form numbers
| table | Purpose | Issuing/processing department |
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| Table 18 | Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death | Registered doctor |
| Table 2 | Medical Certificate (Cremation) | Registered doctor |
| Table 11 | Certificate of order authorizing the burial/cremation of the body (Burial Order/Cremation Order) | coroner |
| Table 12 | Certificate of Registration of Death (commonly known as "Certificate of Registration of Death") | Immigration Department Death Registry |
| Form 10 | Certificate of Registration of Death for burial | Immigration Department Death Registry |
| Table 3 | Cremation Permit (commonly known as "Cremation Permit") | Department of Health Cremation Permit Office |
| Form 9 | Permit to remove corpses from Hong Kong (Application SF/BDR/3) | Immigration Department Death Registry |
| DH2437 | Application form for import licence of human corpses | Department of Health Port Health Division |
| FEHB 135 | Request to arrange a private cremation (book a cremation time slot) | FEHD |
| FEHB 264 | Application form for cancellation of cremation time slot (fees paid are non-refundable) | FEHD |
| FEHB 153 | Receive an ashes permit (commonly known as "Permit to Take Away Cremated Ashes") | FEHD |
| FEHB 136A | Add the deceased ashes to existing niche ($140 each) | FEHD |
| FEHB 251 | ashes temporary storage service application | FEHD |
| FEHB 198 | Application for scattering ashes at sea (at least 10 days beforehand) | FEHD |
| FEHB 219 | Application for ashes scattering in the Memorial Garden (at least 14 days in advance) | FEHD |
| FEHB 278 | Green Burial Central Register Registration | FEHD |
| FEHB 144 | Apply for burial in a public cemetery | FEHD |
| FEHB 148 | Apply for a relocation or exhumation of remains permit ($120) | FEHD |
| FEHB 150 | exhumed remains authorisation letter | FEHD |
| FEHB 262 | exhumed remains reburied in a public cemetery burial urn bit | FEHD |
| FEHB 263 | exhumed remains cremation application ($90) | FEHD |
| BDR 62 | Application form for certified copy of entry in death registration record | Immigration Department |
For the order of applying for the entire set of documents and the required originals and copies, see The complete process of posthumous affairs (eight steps) ; for cross-border cases, see Entry and Exit Processing of the body of the deceased .
Licence Verification and Anti-Fraud Alerts
- Undertaker must be licensed : According to the Undertaker Regulation (Cap. 132CB), undertakings related to the cremation or burial of human bodies of the deceased must hold a valid undertaker licence issued by FEHD. When applying for cremation or burial, the form must be filled in with the information of the licensed undertaker hired, and must be signed by the undertaker and stamped with a seal approved by FEHD.
- FEHD has not authorised any agent : FEHD has not authorised any funeral director or undertaker to act as an agent for funeral matters . If anyone claims to be authorised by FEHD to handle it, they should report it to FEHD. FEHD has also not entrusted any organisation or person to receive or process niche applications on its behalf, and no one will enjoy any convenience or privilege .
- Do not sign the blank application form : The applicant on the form must be a relative of the deceased, and the contact number, address and email must belong to the applicant himself.
- Restrictions on List B : List B licensed undertaker shall not store the deceased ashes in the licensed premises.
- Private columbarium three-part rule : Licence = Available for sale and new ashes; Waiver = Not for sale or new lease; Temporary exemption from legal liability = Positions cannot be sold, nor can new ashes be placed. Listing in the first part of the "Private columbarium niche information" on the Development Bureau's website does not mean that the premises will definitely be granted a licence.
- 14-day cooling-off period : The settlement agreement for the sale of the placement rights of a licensed private columbarium is subject to the approval of the Licensing Board and a 14-day cooling-off period must be provided to the buyer.
Tim Fat Funeral is FEHD licensed undertaker , listed in the list of licensed undertaker premises ( G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong ). In terms of public niche and government documents, we only assist families in checking eligibility, organising documents and explaining the process . We do not and cannot provide any "expedited" or "internal" channels . If someone claims to be able to "take care of" a government niche or cremation time slot on your behalf, please be wary.
Follow up reading
Extended topics
columbarium niche／Graveyard guide
Comparison of the four major options of public, BMCPC, private and green funerals, with the latest fees, lottery mechanism and application document list.
Seven licensed funeral parlours
Address telephone number, hall size, rental range, the wake and funeral timetable and comparison of hospital-based funerals and farewell ceremonies.
A complete guide to purchasing a coffin
Comparison of Chinese, Western and environmentally friendly cardboard coffin, with cremation size guidelines and statutory prohibitions in Chapter 132M.
New Niche Allocation
Public and private columbarium niche, longevity memorial tablet application, step by step verification of qualifications and documents.
Exhumation and Cemetery Arrangements
Six years exhumation process, registered masonry contractor arrangements, exhumed remains cremation and burial urn reburial.
Funeral Assistance for CSSA Recipients
Special funeral services starting from $8,800 in conjunction with SWD burial grant (capped at $17,870 in 2026).
Latest News FAQ
When will the public columbarium niche be changed to monthly allocation?
The optimized arrangement was announced in March 2026 and will be implemented from August 1 , covering four columbarium niches in Tsang Tsui in Tuen Mun, Wo Hop Shek Phase 6 in Fanling, New Building in Cape Collinson in Eastern District and Shek Mun in Shatin. A total of more than 1,600 columbarium niches are available every month Renewable columbarium niches.
How long was the wait previously, and why was the system changed?
Since 2019, the FEHD had conducted a combined allocation exercise only once a year, while Tsang Tsui piloted monthly allocation from 2020. The Office of The Ombudsman found that people missing the annual application period generally had to wait about nine months or almost a year, and recommended monthly allocation, or at least one exercise every quarter.
How many recommendations has the Office of the Ombudsman made?
19 items were announced on August 25, 2026, were all accepted by FEHD . The report has been uploaded to the website of the Office of the Ombudsman for public reference.
Is it much faster to apply for a niche online?
Yes. Paper and email applications take an average of around 50 days. If the same applicant uses the online platform or form to apply for cremation and a niche for the deceased together, the system can approve them automatically within one day. We strongly recommend applying online for both at once.
What happens if I am unsuccessful at my first-choice venue?
is automatically assigned to the niche of Tsang Tsui columbarium (standard niche is equipped with Tsang Tsui standard niche with forbidden or non-forbidden incense; large niche is equipped with Tsang Tsui large niche with non-forbidden incense). After the draw , you can get the result via SMS or email on the same day .
When is the monthly application period and lottery draw?
The application period is from 9:00 am on the first day of each month to 5:00 pm on the last day of the month ; the lottery will be held at at 10:00 am on the 20th of the following month (if it is a Saturday or a public holiday, it will be postponed to the next working day) at the public columbarium niche allocation office (35th floor, Tower 1, Metropolis Plaza, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong). Query 2841 9111 .
How can I check which cremation slots are still available?
FEHD’s online Available Cremation Sessions within the next 15 Days service shows availability at Cape Collinson, Diamond Hill, Kwai Chung, Fu Shan, Wo Hop Shek and Cheung Chau crematoria. FEHD’s performance pledge is to make unallocated sessions available within 15 days from the day after submission.
How much does it cost to change the cremation time slot? Can I get my money back?
FEHB 264 "Application Form for Cancellation of Cremation Time Slot" is required. Paid fees are not refundable and must be reapplied and paid again. Therefore, booking a class and booking a cremation time slot must be synchronized.
When will BMCPC’s next niche accept applications?
2026 The third phase of Shung Hau Hall (first and second floors) renewable family niche about 12,000, $16,000 , 9:00 am on October 5, 2026 to 6:00 pm on November 6, 2026 Apply online, will be drawn at 2:30 pm on December 1 , will be allotted from December 31 . Cremation must be completed on or before November 6.
Are BMCPC niches allocated on a first-come, first-served basis?
No. The niche allocation is determined by computer lottery and is not first come first served. There is no need to rush to submit on the first day. The lottery results will be announced on the BMCPC website at 2 pm the next day and notification will be sent by mail. There is no backup . Unsuccessful candidates can register for the next draw.
How do I apply for a reused BMCPC burial plot?
BMCPC has a waiting list for the reuse of cemetery plots, and the application timetable and waiting list are published on its website. Inquiry to the Placement Office 2511 1116 (34th Floor, Wu Chung Building, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai), office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:30.
What is the August 2026 gazette order about?
An order gazetted on 14 August 2026 under section 119A of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132) requires removal of remains buried in 2019 in six public cemeteries: coffin burial sections at Wo Hop Shek, Cheung Chau, Tai O and Lai Chi Yuen, Section T of Sandy Ridge Cemetery, and government urn burial sections at Sandy Ridge Urn Cemetery. Applications to make private arrangements closed on 29 August 2026. After the deadline, the Government will arrange cremation and burial of the ashes at Sandy Ridge Urn Cemetery or another cemetery designated by the Director.
What changes have been made to the Private Columbaria (Amendment) Ordinance 2025?
Four main changes: an additional option to apply for exemption for eligible pre-cut-off columbaria; higher penalties for failing to comply with an enforcement notice; new offences and revised penalties for overselling niches and over-interment of ashes; and an offence of selling interment rights while an authorisation is revoked or suspended.
What is the status of green burials in recent years?
It remains popular. Ashes can be scattered free of charge in FEHD Gardens of Remembrance. Government news information for August 2026 lists 13 gardens, with Tsang Tsui in Tuen Mun the largest in Hong Kong. Scattering at sea is available in three designated areas, with a free ferry service. You may register your wishes in advance with the Green Burial Central Register (FEHB 278; enquiries: 2562 7130).
How much is the CSSA burial grant in 2026?
Maximum $17,870 (April 2026 CSSA Guidelines), application must be made within six months after the death of the recipient. SWD 24-hour hotline 2343 2255 . For details, please see CSSA application .
Will Tim Fat Funeral help follow up on these policy changes?
Yes. We are FEHD licensed undertaker (G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong) and continue to follow up on the latest arrangements of FEHD, Immigration Department, SWD and BMCPC and update them on this page. If you have any questions, please call 82099774 (24 hours) or WhatsApp 62384028 for free inquiries.
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- Overview of posthumous affairs process
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- A Wake at a Funeral Parlour
- Coffin
- burial clothing
- paper offerings
- List of materials
- Various religious ceremonies
- Taoist and Buddhist Ceremonies
- Columbarium Niches and Cemeteries
- Private columbarium niche
- New Niche Allocation
- Exhumation and Cemetery Arrangements
- Repatriation of Remains
- Funeral Assistance for CSSA Recipients
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The information on this page is compiled from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) news release and service page, the Hong Kong Government News Network, the Office of the Ombudsman's "Public columbarium niche allocation" proactive investigation action report, the Government Gazette Order Notice, the "Regulation of Private Columbaria" thematic website, the Immigration Department, Social Welfare Department (SWD) CSSA Guidelines, and the Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries (BMCPC) placement announcement. Government policies, dates, quantities and charges may be revised from time to time. For actual information, please refer to the latest official announcement, or call us for free enquiries. This page was last edited: September 2026.