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Cyprus finally gets its first crematorium — 25 years in the making

For nearly 25 years, Maureen Watt watched families in Cyprus bury their loved ones against their wishes. A Scottish funeral director who has lived on the island for 21 years, she kept hearing the same thing from the British, German, Dutch and other non-Orthodox communities she served: there is no…

Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

Explore Greek Content The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth. Eventually, in 2016, Parliament gave…

Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Receives Planning Approval for Cyprus’ First Crematorium 

Nicosia, May 15th: Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Limited is pleased to announce it has received official planning approval for the construction of the first crematorium in Cyprus.  This milestone represents a historic step in the modernisation of funeral care services in Cyprus, ten years after cremation legislation was first introduced in the Republic.  Following the…

Cremation in Cyprus: A Meaningful and Practical Alternative to Burial

When someone we love passes away, one of the most critical decisions we face is how to lay them to rest. For centuries, burial has been the traditional choice in Cyprus. However, times are changing, and more families are now leaning towards cremation as a meaningful and practical alternative. Here…

Cyprus to open its first crematorium, 10 years after legislation passed

A modern solution with international standards of care and environmental sustainability Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Limited announces the latest developments regarding the construction and operation of the first crematorium in Cyprus, which is expected to open in Paphos, in Agia Varvara area, in 2027. Marking a milestone for Cyprus by…