His Majesty approves design for crematorium of Princess
Lamphai Intathep
Culture Minister Sukumol Khunploem said yesterday His Majesty the King had approved the design for the royal crematorium of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejraratana Rajasuda.
Construction of the royal pyre is set to begin at the end of next month for the late princess's cremation. Ms Sukumol said that apart from the royal crematorium, the ministry would also be responsible for making the royal urn from fragrant sandalwood, restoring the royal chariot and palanquin to be used during the funeral procession and publishing a chronicle and commemorative books about the princess.
"Everything will be completed in time for the funeral event which will be held on April 9 next year at Sanam Luang," she said.