Applications for over 12 000 new niches at Wo Hop Shek, Cape Collinson-San Ha and Shek Mun Columbaria to open from tomorrow
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An FEHD spokesman said, "A total of 12 150 extendable public niches, comprising 4 000 standard niches and 50 large niches at each of Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium, Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI, and Shek Mun Columbarium, will be allocated in this annual niche allocation exercise. The department plans to conduct a public drawing of lots and computer random balloting in late July to determine the allocation sequence for all eligible applicants and the designated niches allocated to successful applicants. The exact date will be announced in due course."
Applicants should only file one application form to apply for either a large or standard niche for the same deceased person. When applying for a large niche, applicants have to fill in the particulars of at least three deceased people. For a standard niche, applicants must fill in at least one deceased person's particulars.
Starting from tomorrow, members of the public can apply online or download the application form from the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) or the Platform for Cemeteries and Crematoria Services (app.fehd.gov.hk/ccsp). They can also obtain the application form in person from the Hong Kong or Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Office, District Environmental Hygiene Offices of the FEHD, or Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of the Home Affairs Department, or by fax via hotline 2841 9111.
The spokesman advises applicants to submit their applications online to avoid any postal delay. Upon submission, applicants will promptly receive an acknowledgement receipt by email with a case number, thus facilitating the follow-up of the application in the future. If the applicant is the same person who has applied for cremation service for the deceased, it is more convenient to submit the application online by exempting the need to attach copies of the required documents and having the application online granted automatically. Successful applicants can pay the prescribed fees to complete the required niche allocation formalities through the "Single Portal with Token for Online Services and Payment" on the Platform for Cemeteries and Crematoria Services, without visiting the Public Niche Allocation Office in person. If not submitting their application online, applicants shall submit the completed application form together with copies of the required documents by fax (2333 1716), by email (apply_newniche@fehd.gov.hk), by post or in person to the Hong Kong or Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Offices within the application period.
For details of the arrangements of the niche allocation exercise, please visit the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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