Scattering of Cremated Ashes at Gardens of Remembrance
- The FEHD operates a total of 14 Gardens of Remembrance located at 10 public columbaria for members of the public to scatter cremated ashes of the deceased free of charge.
- Members of the public may also choose to scatter ashes of their loved ones at the gardens of remembrance of private cemeteries operated by non-government or religious organisations. For details, please contact the respective organisations.
- Apart from traditional metal ash scattering devices, family members of the deceased may use the one-off paper scattering devices provided free of charge by the FEHD. They can write down their blessings and words of remembrance for the deceased on the paper ash scattering devices. Family members may also bring their own ash scattering devices or containers to scatter cremains.
- Moreover, the applicant may engage a registered marble contractor to mount a commemorative plaque for the deceased on the dedicated wall of the Garden of Remembrance where the cremated ashes are scattered to commemorate the deceased after paying the required administration fee. A photo of the deceased can be displayed on the commemorative plaque. Members of the public may contact the masons direct for information on the works and material costs for plaque mounting.s
Application procedures for scattering cremated ashes at Gardens of Remembrance managed by the FEHD
Submit the following documents to a Cemeteries and Crematoria Office of the FEHD at least 14 days before the intended date of ash scattering:
- a completed "Application for Scattering Cremated Ashes/Mounting Commemorative Plaques at Gardens of Remembrance" (FEHB 219)
- the original of "Permit to Take Away Cremated Ashes" (FEHB 153) or "Certificate of Cremation"
- a copy of the Hong Kong identity document of the deceased
- the original identity document of the applicant