SOURCE: POINTE FM- The cremation of bodies will be available as a service here in Antigua and Barbuda from September first.
Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph, said however this will require legislation and that the chief Health Inspector is currently studying other jurisdictions to come up with a set of regulations that will govern this operation.
Things like the handling of the ashes from the cremation are what the regulations will determine.
The health minister expressed his desire to see these operations done in a respectful manner as in his words ‘we don’t want any funny business in Antigua and Barbuda’.
Ministry sources say these services will not be provided by the government.
It is understood that a new funeral home will commence operations in the country shortly with cremation part of its service offerings.
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About time.
Glad to hear they’re putting rules in place. Handling ashes respectfully is really important.
How awesome! Many have the wishes of being cremated or many want to keep the loved ones around
Blah blah blah…..never gonna happen! Why is it that a NEW funeral home must me set up when the two EXISTING can unite and do it for themselves, with even the government’s assistance. I’m not saying that cremation isn’t a very good and needed service, but too little too late mister minister. Prove this isn’t just idle and the usual bs.
Chief Health Inspector, Daryl Spencer? Chief? ANR who told you this? Are you conveying a message to the current Chief Health Inspector, Ms Sharon Martin?