Are there funeral directors in Islands District?

A small number operate in Cheung Chau and Tung Chung. Other island residents typically contact urban directors. Directors handle all transport logistics including ferry arrangements for body transfer.

How do Islands District residents arrange funerals?

Tung Chung residents can take the Tung Chung Line to urban Kowloon in about 30 minutes. Other island residents ferry to Central and transfer. Most funerals are held at Hung Hom parlours. Directors manage all transport arrangements.

Can Cheung Chau Crematorium be used?

Cheung Chau Crematorium mainly serves Cheung Chau residents. Managed by FEHD, it has lower usage and typically shorter waiting times than urban crematoria. Other island residents can check with directors about eligibility.

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Islands District covers a vast area including Lantau and multiple outlying islands. Cheung Chau has the only crematorium on the islands, mainly serving Cheung Chau residents. Tung Chung is the main new town with better transport links. Island residents must factor in ferry schedules and body transport logistics when arranging funerals.

There are currently 3 licensed funeral directors listed on HK Funeral Directory in this district. Nearby funeral parlours include Hung Hom funeral parlour cluster (via Tung Chung and Tsuen Wan Lines); the nearest crematorium is Cheung Chau Crematorium (within the district), Kwai Chung Crematorium.

The district covers Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Discovery Bay. Transport options include Tung Chung Line (Tung Chung station), ferries to Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, Peng Chau, and Mui Wo.

Cheung Chau Crematorium is the only island crematorium in Hong Kong — a small facility primarily serving Cheung Chau residents. The island preserves unique traditional funeral customs.