Hong Kong Cemetery
Characteristic
Formerly known as the Colonial Cemetery, Hong Kong Cemetery are a Christian cemetery for coffin burial in Hong Kong.
Series of grave terraces are built tidily up a green valley. There are more than 40 sections of burial ground built like steps on the hillside according to the natural landscape. Native trees of over one hundred years of age grow by the side of the cemetery away from the burial sites.
Facilities
Grave terraces, columbarium block, Christian chapel, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Contact
Senior Health Inspector (C&C)HK
Tel:
2578 9406
Fax:
2591 1879
Senior Health Inspector (C&C)K
Tel:
2364 5405
Fax:
2176 4963
Senior Health Inspector (C&C)NT 1
Tel:
2150 7500
Fax:
2765 6402
Senior Health Inspector (C&C)NT 2
How to Apply
Contact the Senior Health Inspector (C&C) of the venue concerned before submitting the application form at least 10 working days in advance of the filming date with information on the location, date, time, purpose of using the venue, synopsis of the film, size of the crew, cast, etc.
If extra government resources are required for the filming, the processing time may be longer. You may also apply online.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable. Both are to be paid before filming.
If extra government resources are required for the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Remarks
- In the course of filming, respect for the dead must at all times be shown, and due regard must be paid to the dignity and serenity of the venue.
- Filming is not allowed during funeral services unless prior permission of the approving officer is sought.
- No close-up shots of individual graves/niches will be allowed save with the written permission from the nearest relatives of the deceased and the approving officer.
- No filming shall be conducted during Ching Ming Festival (three weeks before or after) and Chung Yeung Festival (two weeks before or after).
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.