The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department has streamlined the application for scattering cremated human ashes at three areas within Hong Kong waters.

Applications that comply with the conditions within the three areas - east of Tap Mun, east of Tung Lung Chau and south of West Lamma Channel - will normally be granted approval  normally within five working days from the date of their receipt. Application is free of charge.

For details, visit the department's website. Application forms can be downloaded here and are available at the two offices.