Cremation and ashes transport
Cremation in Malta and bringing ashes home
For some families, arranging cremation locally and carrying ashes home is the right choice, and it can be quicker than full repatriation. This page sets out what Malta requires, and what to check before you decide.
Cremation in Malta
What applies in Malta
Cremation services are available in Malta, though Malta is a predominantly Catholic country and cremation rates remain lower than Northern Europe. The Santa Maria Addolorata Crematorium near Paola is the main facility. UK rules permit carrying ashes on a flight in hand luggage with the cremation certificate.
Weighing cremation abroad against bringing your loved one home intact? How families decide between the two.
What affects the cost from Malta
We do not publish a figure, because it turns on the specifics of the case. For Malta the things that move it are:
- Distance from where the death happened to the nearest crematorium
- Whether an investigation must conclude before release
- Whether you carry the ashes yourself or need them shipped
Contact us with the details and we will give you a figure for your case. Source: FCDO guidance and funeral industry data
Considering full repatriation instead?
Some families decide they want their loved one brought home intact. The full Malta guide sets out that process.
Full repatriation guide for MaltaTalk to us about cremation in Malta
We can advise on whether cremation abroad is the right choice for your family. Tell us what has happened and we will take it from there.
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