The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (September 26) conducted an open lot drawing and computer balloting for applications for new extendable niches at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI in Fanling and Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium in Eastern District, and the results have been released. Niches were allocated to all 9 703 eligible applicants.
A spokesman for the FEHD said, "For this annual allocation exercise, regardless of whether the option of a niche at Wo Hop Shek Columbarium or Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium, the applicant will be allocated with an extendable niche at the venue. The FEHD conducted drawing of lots and computer balloting today to determine the exact location of the niches to the applicants and the priority of all eligible applications.
"The ballot results have been uploaded to the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) for applicants' checking by using their application number and identity card number. Applicants can also visit the FEHD's Hong Kong or Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Offices, Public Niche Allocation Office or call the hotline 2841 9111 to check the results from tomorrow (September 27). The FEHD will also notify the applicants by WhatsApp/SMS and email of the location of the niche allocated. Afterwards, the FEHD will inform the applicants in batches, according to their priorities, through letter/WhatsApp/SMS and email about the detailed arrangements for completing the allocation procedures and making payment."
The spokesman reminds applicants that the FEHD will not include any hyperlinks related to payment or website when sending messages and emails to notify them. Applicants should check the information and go through the procedures through the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk) to deter scammers.
In addition, the public who missed the annual allocation may consider applying for the monthly allocation of niches at Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun. The FEHD also encourages the public to adopt green burials, including scattering of cremated ashes in Gardens of Remembrance or designated waters for supporting environmental sustainability and enduring love. For details, please browse the FEHD green burial thematic website (www.greenburial.gov.hk/en/home/index.html).
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