# Sandy Ridge Cemetery > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sandy_Ridge_Cemetery > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sandy_Ridge_Cemetery.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Ridge_Cemetery > Source revision: 1281067758 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Cemetery in Sandy Ridge, Hong Kong Sandy Ridge Cemetery viewed across [Sham Chun River](/source/Sham_Chun_River) as seen from [Luohu Port](/source/Luohu_Port) **Sandy Ridge Cemetery** ([Chinese](/source/Traditional_Chinese_characters): 沙嶺墳場) is a cemetery in [Sandy Ridge](/source/Sandy_Ridge%2C_Hong_Kong), Hong Kong near [Man Kam To](/source/Man_Kam_To) and next to [Lo Wu Control Point](/source/Lo_Wu_Control_Point). It is managed by [Food and Environmental Hygiene Department](/source/Food_and_Environmental_Hygiene_Department).[1][2] It lies on the slopes between Sandy Ridge and Lo Wu Station Road. ## History The cemetery started construction in 1949 and was opened to the public in 1950. At the time, it consisted of four coffin sections: Little Sister of the Poor, Roman Catholic Church, Sha Ling (general) and Tung Wah. It is also a final home for unclaimed human remains which were transferred from various cemeteries which had ceased operation, such as Kai Lung Wan East Cemetery, New Kowloon Cemetery No.7, New Stanley Cemetery, Sham Wan Cemetery and Shek O Cemetery.[3] However, during the [Ching Ming](/source/Qingming_Festival) and [Chung Yeung](/source/Double_Ninth_Festival) festivals, people outside the area do not need to apply for the [Closed Area Permit](/source/Frontier_Closed_Area#Closed_Area_Permit) to enter. From 4 January 2016, due to the reduction of the [Frontier Closed Area](/source/Frontier_Closed_Area), it is no longer in the restricted area. From then on, people can go to the cemetery without holding a Closed Area Permit.[4][5] In April 2021, it was announced that Sandy Ridge Cemetery will be expanded to yield more than 200,000 niche plots and stage 17,800 annual cremations that could be used instead for other industries that could promote collaboration with neighbouring cities such as [Shenzhen](/source/Shenzhen).[6] ## See also - [List of cemeteries in Hong Kong](/source/List_of_cemeteries_in_Hong_Kong) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Sandy Ridge Cemetery"](https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/map/cemetery/cc_pt.html?mapID=50&type=cemetery). *[Food and Environmental Hygiene Department](/source/Food_and_Environmental_Hygiene_Department)*. Retrieved 26 October 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Sandy Ridge Cemetery"](https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/5002294/sandy%20ridge%20cemetery/). *[Commonwealth War Graves Commission](/source/Commonwealth_War_Graves_Commission)*. Retrieved 26 October 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Agreement No. CE 1/2013 (CE) Site Formation and Associated Infrastructural Works for Development of Columbarium, Crematorium and Related Facilities at Sandy Ridge Cemetery – Design and Construction Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report"](https://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/register/report/eiareport/eia_2362016/EIA%20HTML/eia/pdf/ch1.pdf) (PDF). *[Environmental Protection Department](/source/Environmental_Protection_Department)*. Retrieved 26 October 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Kilpatrick, Ryan Ho (19 June 2015). ["Shenzhen residents pledge to resist 'super cemetery' at Lo Wu border"](https://hongkongfp.com/2015/06/19/shenzhen-residents-pledge-to-resist-super-cemetery-at-lo-wu-border/). *[Hong Kong Free Press](/source/Hong_Kong_Free_Press)*. Retrieved 26 October 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-:0_5-0)** ["Third stage of reduction of Frontier Closed Area to be implemented"](https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201512/30/P201512300234.htm). *[Hong Kong Government](/source/Government_of_Hong_Kong)*. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Cheung, Tony; Siqi, Ji; Cheng, Lilian (9 April 2021). ["Hong Kong pushing ahead with massive cemetery complex near mainland China border, amid pro-establishment party's 'major blunder' warning"](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3128988/hong-kong-pushing-ahead-massive-cemetery-complex-near). *[South China Morning Post](/source/South_China_Morning_Post)*. Retrieved 26 October 2021. ## External links - [Sandy Ridge Cemetery](https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2741563) at [Find a Grave](/source/Find_a_Grave) Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Sandy Ridge Cemetery](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sandy_Ridge_Cemetery). v t e North District, Hong Kong History Death of Luo Changqing Areas Fanling-Sheung Shui New Town Fanling Sheung Shui Public housing estates in Fanling Public housing estates in Sheung Shui Wo Hop Shek Kam Tsin Lo Wu Man Kam To Sha Tau Kok Ta Kwu Ling Ping Che Landmarks Fanling Wai Fung Ying Seen Koon Hong Kong Golf Club Fanling Lodge Lo Wu Bridge Lo Wu Correctional Institution Sandy Ridge Cemetery Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall Wo Hop Shek Public Cemetery Gallant Garden Border crossings Lo Wu Man Kam To Sha Tau Kok MTR stations Fanling Sheung Shui Lo Wu Islands A Chau Ap Chau Mei Pak Tun Pai Ap Chau Pak Tun Pai Ap Chau (Robinson Island) Ap Lo Chun Ap Tan Pai Ap Tau Pai Chap Mo Chau Cheung Shek Tsui Fu Wong Chau Fun Chau Hung Pai Kat O Chau (Crooked Island) Ko Pai Kok Tai Pai Lan Shuen Pei Lo Chi Pai Ngo Mei Chau (Crescent Island) Pak Ka Chau Pak Sha Chau (Round Island) Pat Ka Chau Sai Ap Chau Sha Pai Shau Kei Pai Sheung Pai Shui Cham Tsui Pai Siu Nim Chau Ta Ho Pai Tai Nim Chau Tsing Chau Wong Nai Chau Wong Nai Chau Wong Wan Chau (Double Island) Wu Chau Wu Pai Wu Yeung Chau Pai Yan Chau Yeung Chau Education Fanling Public School Sheung Shui Government Secondary School Tin Ka Ping Secondary School TWGH Kap Yan Directors' College TWGH Li Ka Shing College This list is incomplete. 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