Cyprus’ First Crematorium to Be Completed No Earlier Than Next Year

The construction of Cyprus' first crematorium will not be completed until next year. The project in Paphos has encountered challenges before construction even began, with its completion originally planned for mid-2025.

According to Reporter, the tender for the crematorium's construction has not yet been announced. Considering the time required for submitting all necessary applications and documentation, it is unlikely that the crematorium will be finished by the end of this year.

It is worth noting that the delays are not due to financial issues.

The initial plan was to build the crematorium in the village of Ayia Varvara, with the project estimated to cost €2.2 million.

The building's design includes a main entrance and waiting area for visitors, three staff offices, a kitchen, a ceremonial space with seating for 70 people attending funerals, and sanitary facilities.

In the basement, there will be areas for receiving and preparing bodies, an incinerator, an ash collection point, refrigerators for temporary body storage, and three parking spaces for vehicles.

Cremation has been legal in Cyprus since 2016, but the island still does not have its own crematorium.