Kazakhstan to Open First Crematorium in Almaty Soon

Kazakhstan is set to open its first crematorium in Almaty, marking a historic development in the country’s funeral services.

The Almaty City Public Health Department confirmed operations will begin in the coming days, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

“On January 9, the Ministry of Justice registered an order from the Ministry of National Economy. The document updates standard burial rules and grave maintenance regulations. The adopted changes establish the legal framework for crematorium operations. This move allows conducting cremation procedures on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the legislative level for the first time,” the statement reads.

Officials noted that the crematorium will operate in full compliance with sanitary and legal standards. “Currently, the procedure for approving the price list for cremation services is ongoing through the supervisory board of the Almaty City Pathology Bureau,” the department added.