Malta - British Expat Forum

My uncle moved from UK in 1970, lived in Gharb and died in 2006. With local help, I arranged his burial in Xewkija Cemetry. I was told at the time that, in a few years, his remains would need to be raised and either re-buried in a smaller coffin or dropped at sea. How do I go about organising this (from UK) and what sort of ceremony is traditionally attached to the event? Any advice would be appreciated. I hope I have chosen a suitable section for this question!

Hi Peter, and welcome to the forum

I've heard something similar - its for people who don't have a family plot I believe, which generally means foreigners - but have no experience of this. One suggestion - did your uncle have a will in Gozo ? - if so, it could be worth contacting his notary or lawyer. Otherwise, contact the Xewjika parish http://www.xewkijaparish.org/

Mons Carmelo Mercieca
Ufficju Parrokjali
Pjazza San Gwann Battista
Xewkija, Gozo
Malta.

Telephone: +356 21556793

Thank you very much Monsignor, that is very helpful. I shall leave this thread open for a little longer in case someone has first hand experience of this problem.

Peter