Ahmedabad is seeing an increase in using wood cremation method, spending around ₹4 crore in the last three years for opting traditional cremation. 

This comes as a response of change in sentiments of the families following the COVID-19 pandemic, with many preferring the traditional customs over modern CNG cremation.

Out of the 24 crematoriums operated by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), 23 offer wood cremation facilities in Ahmedabad. 

Notably, the corporation-run crematoriums charge ₹799 per cremation, whereas cremation through CNG is free.

Wood cremation process requires approximately 180 kg wood for younger bodies, 240 kg for the adults, and can go up to 300 kg for heavier bodies.

Despite advancements in cremation technology, the preference of the families for wood remains unchanged in the city. 

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