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Hyderabad Crematorium Grapples with Severe Amenities Crisis
2 Nov
Summary
- Smashana Vatika crematorium lacks basic facilities like toilets and lighting
- Piles of garbage and overgrown trees create foul smell and inconvenience
- Families forced to use car headlights for visibility during night-time rituals
As of November 2, 2025, the Smashana Vatika crematorium in Hyderabad's Shaikpet area is grappling with a severe crisis due to a lack of basic amenities. The four-acre crematorium site is currently in a state of disrepair, with piles of garbage, overgrown trees, and a foul smell that puts visitors at great inconvenience.
Locals report that the crematorium lacks a caretaker and essential facilities such as functional streetlights and an operational bathroom. This has created significant challenges for families who come to perform the last rites of their loved ones. Siddha Murari Gandhi, whose relative passed away three weeks ago, recounts having to use the high beams of his car for visibility during the night-time rituals, as the streetlights were not working.
