The Kyrgyz Parliament has voted to temporarily suspend permits for cremation until 2040. The decision was made during a meeting of the Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration and Healthcare on June 25th, while discussing a bill to temporarily suspend the operation of Article 24 of the law “On Burial and Funeral Affairs.” The bill effectively halts the practice of cremation within the country for the specified period. Details regarding the reasoning behind the suspension were not immediately available. This move signifies a significant shift in policy regarding end-of-life practices in Kyrgyzstan. The suspension will remain in effect unless amended or repealed before 2040. Further legislative action may be required to fully implement the changes.