Launch of Online Cremation Application and Pre-paid System 2.0
Starting from 1 April 2022, applicants for cremation service and their proxies / undertakers can complete the application form for cremation service and pre-pay the cremation fee online through the “Online Cremation Application and Pre-paid System 2.0”. In addition to that, users may supplement a few additional information in order to print out the application forms for death registration of the Immigration Department and cremation permit of the Department of Health, to shorten the time spent at the relevant application counters. For details, please refer to the following webpage:
The traffic arrangements to visit Tsang Tsui Columbarium are as follows:
(1) Take bus no. K52A plying between Tsang Tsui Columbarium and MTR Tuen Mun Station daily. For details, please browse the announcement of the MTR Corporation;
(2) If you go to the columbarium for depositing the deceased's ashes, FEHD strongly recommends that you make an appointment through the engaged mason. Then you can go to the columbarium anytime during its opening hours on the appointed day ; or
(3) If you need to drive to the columbarium to pay tribute, you must make an appointment on a first-come-first-served basis (subject to a limited daily quota) through FEHD website 1 to 14 days before your visit. Relevant vehicles can only enter and leave the columbarium within the appointed time. For details on the operation of the relevant reservation system, please click this link to view.
For details of the above traffic arrangements, please browse the following link:
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/cc/notice_tsangtsui_vehicle.html
Drawing of lots and computer random balloting for applications submitted in August 2022 for allocation of new extendable niche at Tsang Tsui Columbarium was convened on 20 September 2022. Applicant can dial hotline 2841 9111 to check the ballot result and can also view the balloting process by clicking the following link –
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/cc/newniche_tsangtsui_monthly_balloting.html
The FEHD will send an appointment letter to the successful applicant not less than 10 days before the appointment date and will also remind the applicant and nominated representatives by SMS and email 7 days before the appointment date. Successful applicant can also check the appointment date on the next day after drawing of lots and computer random balloting by clicking the link below -
https://app.fehd.gov.hk/newniche/TTM/niche_application_enquiry.aspx?lang=en-GB