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ARTICLE · 01 DECEMBER 2022

The Cremation Law In Cyprus

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The introduction of the Cremation Law in Cyprus is an important and long-awaited legal development. Despite the fact that the Law came into force in 2019, the process of cremation in Cyprus...

CyprusGovernment, Public Sector
Mariza Apostolou
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INTRODUCTION

The introduction of the Cremation Law in Cyprus is an important and long-awaited legal development. Despite the fact that the Law came into force in 2019, the process of cremation in Cyprus was not rendered possible considering the lack of a licenced crematorium on the island. However, the Ministry of Internal Affairs gave the green light and Cyprus' first crematorium is expected to open its doors by 2024. As at today, Cyprus is among the 2 EU member countries that remain without a crematorium.

Fortunately, the inapplicability of the Law despite its enforceability is coming to an end, following the abovementioned development. Such change, would not only enable the Cypriot citizens / residents to exercise their right to be cremated in Cyprus, but also, the possibility of establishing a licenced crematorium is likely to draw prospective investors and enhance the economic landscape of Cyprus.

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