Thessaloniki to Build Greece's Second Crematorium Following Government Approval Greek City Times

Thessaloniki is set to open Greece's second crematorium following the publication of a presidential decree in the Government Gazette. The crematorium will be located in the city's first cemetery, marking a significant step towards offering citizens the option of cremation. Mayor Stelios Angeloudis emphasized the city's commitment to respecting personal choice in burial methods. The first crematorium in Greece was opened in Ritsona in 2019, 15 years after cremation was legalized. However, the practice continues to face opposition from the Orthodox Church.