CHINA

 

  • Note on the statistics of cremations:
    The figures for 2012 are the latest obtainable.
  • Number of crematoria: 1,745

Statistics of cremations

  Cremations Total Deaths % of Deaths
2011 4,684,000 9,600,000 48.80
2012 4,777,000 9,650,500

49.50

 
Cremation Organisation:
China Funeral Association
7 Baiguang Road
Xicheng District
100053, Beijing
President:
Mr Qi Xuesen
Secretary:
Mr Zhang Hongchong
Treasurer:
Ms Huang Lihua
Date of foundation:
September 1989
Number of members:
710
Name of journal:
China Funeral News
Date of foundation:
1990
Published:
weekly
Circulation (per issue):
25,000
Editor:
Mr Cheng Xinming, Jia 6, Baijiazhuang Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100020