Malta’s First Crematorium Could Be Operational Within Two Years Near Addolorata Cemetery
Malta’s first-ever crematorium is set to be up and running within two years, according to funeral director Johann Camilleri, whose company, Active Group Limited, is leading the project.
Speaking to Times of Malta, Camilleri revealed that his team is revising plans that were originally submitted three years ago, in order to comply with the government’s newly approved crematorium regulations.
The original proposal for a 700-square-metre facility in Paola is being downsized to 500 square metres, as required by the new policy.
While this revision poses some challenges, Camilleri remains optimistic. “It is less feasible, but still doable,” he stated, adding that the adjustments may cause a slight delay but allow engineers time to finalise the reduced plans.
The crematorium is planned to be built on private land near Addolorata Cemetery, Malta’s largest burial site.
The company hopes to submit updated plans to the Planning Authority by next month, with the goal of offering cremation services within two years.
Cremation was legalised in Malta in 2019, and the Cremation Act, which permits standalone crematoriums, came into effect in 2022.
Final guidelines for the development of such facilities were approved just last month by Planning Minister Clint Camilleri, marking a significant step forward in this long-anticipated project.
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