Shek Mun Columbarium – Charm

Editorial | Even in death, green is still best way to go in Hong Kong

Cs news11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

Not so long ago, Hong Kong faced an acute shortage of burial places. Amid an ageing population it had to be addressed with some urgency. Previous administrations stepped up efforts to build more columbariums. The shortage of niches may be less of a problem now, but the demand remains strong and will grow over time….

Hong Kong to release more than 16,000 new columbarium niches

Cs news12 months ago03 mins

Hong Kong authorities will release 16,150 new public columbarium niches from Monday, with 6,050 located in a smoke-free facility where the burning of joss sticks and incense offerings will be prohibited on its grounds. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the announcement on Wednesday, encouraging residents to apply online for random computer balloting that…