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Entrepreneur opens modern crematorium at Le Repentir
Dr. Carl Niamatali, an Oncologist, is the visionary behind the creation of the state of the art, crematorium located on the grounds of Le Repentir cemetery. The crematorium is sited at the Louisa Row and Princess Street, Georgetown, entrance to the cemetery.
“Memorial Gardens and Crematorium,” is a multi-million dollar facility, set to meet the internment needs of all Guyanese and transform the landscape of Le Repentir cemetery, said the man behind the project, Dr Carl Niamatali.
The exterior of the crematorium.
Dr. Niamatali has been speaking extensively about the project, which was initiated last November.
“This crematorium was created to meet the burial needs of all Guyanese regardless of their religious persuasion or social standing because as we all know of recent, there has been some difficulty associated with burying the dead. This project was created to ease that burden.”
“It is a green project, which means that it is environmentally friendly. It will not have a negative effect on the environment, contrary to the traditional mode of cremation in Guyana. During a cremation, no fire is needed therefore there will no smoke to permeate the atmosphere afterwards.
“It‘s just a chamber that will be heated at about 1400 to 1900 degrees with the press of a button.
“Within 90 minutes the body comes out as ashes. Cremators will be on standby to monitor the process, but it will be all done using the most modern digital technology and our staff has already been trained to handle it”
“It all about providing a solution to the problem, it’s about making a difference,” Dr. Niamatali added. The ashes will be placed in an urn and given to relatives of the deceased.
“They can choose to scatter it in the river or bury it or keep it.”
While he did not state the cost of the project, Dr. Niamatali said that a number persons and agencies contributed to the realization of the facility.
“I have a number of overseas- based partners who contributed to the financial aspect of the project… The Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Go-Invest, the Guyana Revenue Authority, (GRA) and President Donald Ramotar are just some of the supporters of this project from start to finish.”
A lover of the environment, Dr. Niamatali said that the project went through a period of consultation, before it commenced.
“We received the approval from all the requisite bodies for this project to get off the ground. We had to get the green light from the requisite environmental and government agencies before we could function as a crematorium. They all played pivotal roles in the creation of this facility.”
“We cater for all cremation, embalming, memorial and funeral service needs. We proudly offer our services at an affordable price. At a cost of about $150,000, persons can receive the kind of support and assistance; they need in their time of bereavement.”
“We assist with all paperwork for the cremation as well as offer special services such as printing of programmes, taping or DVD recording of funeral services. The funeral can be viewed on a flat screen using a technology such as Skype, so that family and friends who are overseas and unable to be present can make tributes and participate in the ceremony.
A section which serves as a Chapel of the crematorium.
“We will also arrange a book of condolence, a selection of music and organist for the ceremony. This facility is called memorial gardens for a reason since persons will also have the option of planting a flower or tree in the enclosure, in memory of their loved ones.”
Dr. Niamatali said that his staff is trained and experienced. They will assist, guide and provide compassionate services in the planning and carrying out of ceremonies that will be comforting and meaningful.
The facility which houses a chapel with the seating accommodation of 150 persons, a temple for Hindus to accommodate some 250 persons, private viewing rooms, a spacious cold storage area and secure parking, will be open 24 hours daily.
“Our mission is to provide exceptional affordable services for funerals and cremations with value and respect for our loved ones, while addressing the religious concerns, protecting the forest as well as preserving our health and the environment,” Dr. Niamatali reiterated.
Although the Crematorium is now open for business, Dr. Niamatali says an official opening ceremony is scheduled.
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