Cremation in Malta

Cremation in Malta

As at September 2026, cremation is still not available in Malta as applications to build Malta’s first crematorium next to the Addolorata cemetery is still pending approval.

The nearest crematorium to Malta is in Misterbianco, Catania. At only 20 minutes from Catania airport or 75 minutes from the port of Pozzallo, this modern cremation facility is easily reachable for Maltese families wishing to attend the cremation of their dearly departed.

Camilleri Funeral Directors is the sole direct agent for Misterbianco Cremazioni, offering families complete funeral services in Malta followed by cremation.

Cremation Packages

At Camilleri Funeral Directors we offer complete cremation packages with various options to personalise funeral arrangements according to wishes.

Our direct, unattended cremation package includes all necessary arrangements for safe transfer to the crematorium and cremation, starting from €3,995.

Families wishing a funeral in church prior to cremation can add the church funeral option from €590.

Families have the option to attend the cremation and bring back the ashes on the same day, or we can arrange safe return of the ashes, in most cases by the following day.

Direct Cremation in Sicily

Our direct cremation package includes all arrangements for cremation with full peace of mind.  As sole agents for Misterbianco Cremazioni in Catania, we provide complete arrangements for a direct, unattended cremation with optional return courier service, from €3,995.

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Funeral in Malta + Cremation

Our funeral and cremation package includes all arrangements for a traditional church funeral in Malta followed by cremation in Sicily.  As experienced Funeral Directors and sole agents for Misterbianco Cremazioni, we can look after and organise all arrangements from start to finish.

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Attended Cremation

Families wishing to attend the cremation can reach Misterbianco Cremazioni within 20 minutes from Catania airport or 75 minutes from Pozzallo.  We co-ordinate all arrangements with the crematorium and reserve a date and time to accommodate the family’s travel arrangements.

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Register for Cremation

If your wish is to be cremated, you can register yourself or close family member in advance, to ensure your wishes will be honoured with dignity and respect.

Our online registration form allows selection of the desired options for the cremation and funeral services. Personal wishes are stored in confidence for easy reference at time of need.

Registration requires a deposit of €295 going towards final cremation costs payable at the time.

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Cremation Overseas

For expat members of our community preferring to have a cremation somewhere other than Sicily, we can arrange for cremation in England or in most other European cities.

Cremation arrangements in other countries would need to be personalised according to wishes.

Supporting Funeral Directors with Cremation

If you are a funeral agency or undertaker in Malta we can assist with organising cremation services for your clients.  We will handle all administrative, technical and logistical requirements to facilitate all arrangements for the cremation and any families wishing to attend.

Funeral Directors need only arrange the funeral service in Malta and provide the coffin. We will look after the rest to ensure smooth and seamless arrangements for the cremation.

Our weekly road transfers to Misterbianco will ensure an efficient service with peace of mind.