Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Bhiwandi Crematorium Families Face Shortages of Essential Facilities
Families visiting Kapali Hindu Crematorium in Bhiwandi say they cannot always find basic things they need.
They may have to bring water from outside for funeral rituals.
Firewood for cremation is also not available at the site, so relatives must buy it elsewhere.
Residents say the toilet is dirty, damaged and does not get a regular water supply.
They also say the crematorium and its shed need more cleaning.
The entrance gate was removed during road work and has not been put back.
Some families reportedly travel about three kilometres to the Gauripada crematorium instead.
Residents have asked the city administration to fix these problems.
Civic officials said the concerns would be addressed and facilities arranged.
Kapali Hindu Crematorium in Bhiwandi reportedly lacks a regular water supply, available firewood and clean, functional toilets.
Families have to bring water and purchase firewood from outside for funeral rites.
Residents say the crematorium’s shed and surrounding areas are not regularly cleaned, and access worsens during monsoon.
The entrance gate was removed during road-widening work and has not been restored, according to residents.
Civic officials said the maintenance department should address the concerns and that facilities would be arranged at the earliest.
- Who
- Families using Kapali Hindu Crematorium and residents of surrounding Bhiwandi localities.
- What
- Residents report shortages of water and firewood, poor toilet conditions, inadequate cleaning and a missing entrance gate.
- When
- The report describes the crematorium’s current condition; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Kapali Hindu Crematorium, behind Shri Rameshwar Temple near Kalyan Naka, Bhiwandi.
- Why
- Residents say the problems stem from inadequate regular maintenance and a lack of basic facilities.
- Facility
- Kapali Hindu Crematorium
- Location
- Behind Shri Rameshwar Temple near Kalyan Naka, Bhiwandi
- Administrative area
- Ward No. 8, Prabhag Samiti No. 5
- Reported shortages
- Regular water supply, firewood, clean and functional toilets, and routine maintenance
- Alternative crematorium
- Gauripada, around three kilometres away
- Civic response
- City Engineer Jameel Patel said the administration would take note and arrange required facilities at the earliest.