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| Author: | Effsie [ Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Crematorium Within 2 Years |
https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/09/28/construction-of-cyprus-first-crematorium-approved/ Cyprus’ first crematorium is set to begin operations within two years, after applications for its construction were approved by the environment department, according to reports on Wednesday. Despite parliament having passed the long-awaited law regulating cremations in 2016, there is no crematorium currently operating in Cyprus. The project is being taken on by M.W Crematorium Cyprus Ltd, at an estimated cost of €2.2 million and a timeline of about 18-24 months. The proposed building site in Ayia Varvara in Paphos poses no significant negative impact to the area’s surroundings according to the authority reviewing the application. Calls for the option for cremations have been popular among the expatriate community. They have argued for it on both personal choice and practical grounds, noting the shortage of cemetery plots and the high cost of repatriating a body. Since 2016, Cyprus and Malta remain the only EU members without a crematorium. During discussions of the bill in 2016, the Church had voiced its opposition to cremation, but said its position stemmed not from dogma but rather from the need to “preserve tradition”. The Church, which stands to lose financially from cremations, argued that burial fulfills the need of relatives to visit the graves of loved ones, adding that this ritual offers them solace. |
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| Author: | M.A.D [ Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crematorium Within 2 Years |
Construction for the first ever crematorium in Cyprus has been given the green light by the island’s environmental authority, Philenews reported on Wednesday. Behind the project is M.W. CREMATORIUM CYPRUS LTD and the designated location is an industrial area within the municipality of Ayia Varvara in coastal Paphos. The crematorium is described as of conventional construction providing for reinforced concrete and bricks. It will have two floors – basement and ground floor – with an area of 403 and 334 square meters respectively. The ground floor of the building includes the following areas: the main entrance with a waiting area for visitors, three offices for the staff, a kitchen and guest and staff toilets. As well as the area where farewells will be held with approximately 70 seats. The underground area of the building includes supporting spaces. Among them, the area for receiving and preparing the body, an ash delivery office and refrigerators for the temporary laying of bodies. As well as a parking lot. |
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| Author: | Mouse [ Thu Sep 29, 2022 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Crematorium Within 2 Years |
but then 3 years after opening will it be knocked down because of irregularities in the building permits ? |
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