ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 12. Kazakhstan’s
first crematorium is set to begin operations in Almaty in the
coming days, Trend
reports via the Almaty Public Health Department.
The crematorium is set to commence operations following the
enactment of an order by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy,
which introduces modifications to the existing regulations
governing burial and cemetery maintenance. This order was
officially registered with the Ministry of Justice on January 9,
2026.
These revisions establish the legal framework for the
introduction of crematorium services in Kazakhstan, marking the
country’s first legislative step toward formalizing cremation
procedures.
Moreover, the approval process for the cremation service fee
structure is currently underway, with final authorization expected
from the supervisory board of the Almaty City Forensic Bureau.
