E. Sea scattering

E. Sea scattering

You may also choose to scatter the remains in designated Hong Kong waters. There are currently three designated areas: east of Tap Mun, east of Tung Lung Chau and south of the West Lamma Channel. 

The FEHD provides free ferry service every Saturday morning from North Point (East) Passenger Ferry Pier to different designated sea areas during specific periods to perform ash scattering ceremonies:

• East of Tung Lung Chau (April to September)
• South of West Lamma Channel (October to March)

The ferry service can accommodate ash scattering for up to 25 deceased persons at a time, and each family can have up to 11 relatives and friends on board. professional funeral director will be on board to assist family members and friends in the memorial ceremonies.

Apart from free ferry service provided by the FEHD, family members can also make their own arrangements to hire a vessel to go out to sea at their own expenses through private companies. Families can arrange personalized memorial ceremonies according to personal preferences or needs. You should make your own judgments about the choice and quality of charges and services. Details of the relevant services and their comparison can be found at the Government’s Green Burial website here for reference.

Sea scattering   is intended as a relatively environmentally friendly after-death arrangement, so no objects apart from the remains and limited quantities of flower petals are allowed to be thrown into the sea. 

Regardless of whether they choose the free ferry service provided by the Government or arrange their own vessels, members of the public should follow the application procedures. Application forms can be downloaded here. After completing the form, applicants can submit their applications at Kowloon or Hong Kong Cemeteries and Crematoria Office. If the applicants choose to arrange the ferry service by themselves, theyshould confirm the date and time with the relevant company or organisation before applying.