Cape Collinson Crematorium is a crematorium located in Tai Tam Gap, Eastern District, Hong Kong. It was opened in 1962 and is located near Cape Collinson Road and more cemeteries in Chai Wan area, where the columbaria niches are located. The crematorium is managed by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of the Hong Kong Government.[1] In addition to the basic cremation services, there is a garden of remembrance and a 7-storey columbarium of about 56 m2 for spreading cremated ashes.[2]
| Cape Collinson Crematorium | |
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.jpg) Cape Collinson Crematorium undergoing improvement works | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Crematorium |
| Location | 9 Cape Collinson Road, Tai Tam Gap, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°15′30″N 114°13′49″E / 22.25832°N 114.23039°E |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Owner | Food and Environmental Hygiene Department |
Among many funeral facilities, Cape Collinson Crematorium is located furthest away from residential areas. Therefore, many celebrities in the city, such as entertainers, choose to be cremated in this crematorium after their deaths.[3]
History edit
In view of the increasing demand for cremation services, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department would rebuild the Cape Collinson Crematorium in two phases which included in the rebuilding of ten new cremation furnaces and ancillary facilities on the original site, which was expected to be completed in December 2014. In order to reduce the air pollutants generated during combustion, the new cremator would use coal gas as fuel instead of ultra-low sulfur diesel.[4][5]
Notable burials edit
- Run Run Shaw (1907–2014), Hong Kong entertainment mogul and philanthropist[6]
- Szeto Wah (1931–2011), Hong Kong democracy activist and politician, founding chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union[7]
- Lo Man-wai (1895–1985), Hong Kong lawyer and politician[8]
- Yung Fung-shee (1900–1972), Hong Kong philanthropist
- Elsie Tu (1913–2015), English-born Hong Kong social activist, member of Urban Council (1963–1995) and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (1988–1995)[9]
- Ng Man-tat (1950–2021), Hong Kong actor[10]
- Lee Heung-kam (1932–2021), Hong Kong actress[11]
- Lily Leung (1929–2019), Hong Kong actress[12]
- Cheng Yu-tung (1925–2016), Hong Kong billionaire[13]
- Michael Lai Siu-tin (1946–2019), Hong Kong music composer, record producer and actor[14]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Crematoria Detail". Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Welcome to Film Services Office – Location Library". Film Services Office. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "A Guide to After-Death Arrangements - Food and Environmental Hygiene Department" (PDF). Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "歌連臣角火葬場將重建 - 東方日報". Oriental Daily News. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Section 2_Project Description". Environmental Protection Department. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Zhao, Shirley; Chan, Samuel (10 January 2014). "Run Run Shaw's body transferred to crematorium as top leaders pay respects | South China Morning Post". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Ng, Joyce; Moy, Patsy (3 January 2011). "Keep up the June 4 struggle - last words of 'Uncle Wah' | South China Morning Post". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "羅文惠殯禮榮衷". Wah Kiu Yat Po. 12 April 1985. p. 10.
- ^ Cheung, Tony (20 December 2015). "Elsie Tu offered 'respect of all residents' as three Hong Kong leaders including CY Leung carry her coffin". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Kwar Peng, Kwok (8 March 2021). "Ng Man Tat has been cremated, ashes will be brought back to Malaysia, Entertainment News - AsiaOne". AsiaOne. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Wei Lin, Lee (27 January 2021). "Lee Heung Kam's Family Donating The Condolence Money From Her Wake To Charity - TODAY". TODAYonline. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Bowie Wu, Hacken Lee, and More Bid Farewell to Lily Leung | JayneStars.com". JayneStars. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Cheung, Tony (13 October 2016). "Tycoons and political leaders pay tribute at funeral of Hong Kong billionaire Cheng Yu-tung | South China Morning Post". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (6 December 2019). "Michael Lai's funeral to be held 15 December". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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