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?
If cremation services will be available in Antigua and Barbuda as of September 1st 2025 and it’s not been provided by the government…….
Why are we not hearing from the owners/operators of this new business???? Why this advertisement is coming from the minister health?
Is the minister speaking in the capacity as a shareholder???
People like you just love complain for complaining sake
How the government suppose to tell funeral homes to installna crematorium? You think it’s cheap? Who gonna pay for it the government? Yall just come social media to whine about everything and nothing
Hark, hark, the dargs will bark, the naysayers are coming to town, some in hoods, some in rags and some in velvet gowns. The wagon keeps on rolling, however. Who says that we can’t have more than just funeral homes???? Competition might very well drive down the ridiculous prices currently on offer!
Why isn’t it provided by the government? When is this government going to reduce the cost of funerals. It’s stupid that you have to high fees much less and fees to bury the dead. Start subsidizing burials.
Will water cremation a greener way to dispose of the human body be offered, as an alternative to fire?
Wawwww. Do we have the demand for this here? I can’t recall ever hearing someone saying that they wish for their family to be cremated
Wawwww. Do we have the demand for this here? I can’t recall ever hearing someone saying that they wish for their family to be cremated
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