About Kwong Tong Cemetery
Kwong Tong Cemetery (KTC), also known as Guang Yi Cemetery / Guang Yi Tower, is the oldest and largest Chinese cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, covering more than 333 acres of land rich in cultural and historical heritage. Founded in 1895 and located in Bukit Seputeh, this heritage site serves as the final resting place of many early pioneers of Kuala Lumpur, including the renowned Kapitan Yap Ah Loy. In addition to its main cemetery, Kwong Tong Cemetery also operates a second burial site in Sungai Besi, providing additional space and facilities to continue serving the community’s burial and memorial needs.
For generations, Kwong Tong Cemetery has played an important role in preserving traditional Chinese funeral customs, ancestral worship practices, and Buddhist funeral service or Taoist rites. The cemetery is also home to Guang Yi Tower, a modern columbarium that provides urn placement for cremated remains in a peaceful and well‑maintained environment. As one of the oldest Chinese cemeteries in Kuala Lumpur, Kwong Tong Cemetery is well known for its cultural and historical significance and is suitable for Buddhist, Taoist, and traditional Chinese funeral practices.
Services Provided at Kwong Tong Cemetery
Kwong Tong Cemetery provides a range of services to support traditional Chinese funeral practices, burial arrangements, and ancestral remembrance. The main services include:
Burial Plot Services
Kwong Tong Cemetery offers burial plots for traditional ground burials, subject to availability and cemetery regulations. These plots are typically used for Chinese burial customs and ancestral graves.
Cremation & Columbarium Services
For families who choose cremation, the cemetery provides urn placement through Guang Yi Tower, its official columbarium. This includes single and double niches in a secure, well‑maintained environment suitable for ancestral worship.
Funeral & Religious Rites
The cemetery accommodates Buddhist, Taoist, and traditional Chinese funeral rites. Families may conduct prayers, chanting ceremonies, memorial services, and ancestral worship according to their religious or cultural beliefs.
Ancestral Worship & Qing Ming Services
Kwong Tong Cemetery supports ancestral worship activities, including visits during Qing Ming Festival and other remembrance days. Facilities are available for families to pay respects, offer prayers, and maintain graves or niches.
Grave & Niche Maintenance
Maintenance services may include general upkeep of burial grounds, niche areas, and cemetery facilities, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment for visitors.
Administrative & Management Services
The cemetery management handles plot or niche registration, transfer of ownership, opening and closing arrangements, and compliance with cemetery rules and local regulations.
Kwong Yee Pagoda (Kwong Tong Columbarium)
The Kwong Yee Pagoda is KTC’s signature columbarium. It is a multi-storey sanctuary for the storage of funeral urns and ancestral tablets.
KTC is home to two separate memorial pagodas, Kwong Yee Pagoda and new Kwong Yee Pagoda, each serving different generations of families and offering different niche layouts and pricing structures.
Designed with traditional Chinese architectural aesthetics, the Pagoda offers a tranquil environment where families can perform their filial duties. It is more than just a storage space; it is a place of remembrance where the spirits of ancestors are honored through regular prayers, incense, and the collective energy of the community.
The Classic Kwong Yee Pagoda (Old Tower)
The Old Kwong Yee Pagoda, commonly referred to as Guang Yi Tower, is the original memorial tower within Kwong Tong Cemetery. It is beloved for its traditional charm and historical significance.
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Atmosphere: It has a more “classic” feel, often preferred by families who already have ancestors resting there and wish to keep the family together.
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Value: Generally, the classic tower offers more budget-friendly options for families seeking a dignified yet economical resting place.
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Layout: It features a circular or octagonal traditional layout, which some “Feng Shui” practitioners prefer for its specific energy flow.
New Kwong Yee Pagoda
The New Kwong Yee Pagoda is a more recently developed memorial tower within Kwong Tong Cemetery. It was designed to accommodate modern needs while maintaining respect for traditional Chinese memorial customs.
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Enhanced Accessibility: Equipped with modern elevators, making it much easier for elderly family members to visit niches on higher floors without climbing stairs.
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Modern Amenities: Features brighter lighting, better ventilation (air-conditioning in certain areas), and a more spacious design to accommodate large crowds during Cheng Beng (Tomb Sweeping Day).
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Premium Options: This tower introduces Family Allotments (Semi-Detached or Independent units) that can house 10 to 16 urns, allowing generations of a family to stay together in a single, private suite.
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Advanced Features: Better security, digitalized records for easier locating of niches, and sleek, high-quality finishes on the niche doors.
Kwong Yee Pagoda Niche Pricing
The Kwong Yi Pagoda at Kwong Tong Cemetery offers urn niches across multiple floors, suitable for single, double, and three‑urn placements.
Prices vary based on level (height of the niche) and direction (facing the hall vs. the wall).
Note: All prices include a RM10 administrative fee and are subject to approval and availability by Kwong Tong Cemetery management.
1. The Classic (Old) Pagoda Urn Niches
(A) Ground Floor – Huan Shan Pavilion (还山阁)
The ground floor offers single niches across different blocks and positions.
| Category | Position / Description | Total Price (RM) |
| GA | BLK 1-9 (Front Row – 1F) | 910 |
| GE | BLK 10-17 (Front Row) | 1,010 |
| GD | BLK 1-9 (6th & 7th Tier Front – UF) | 710 |
| GF | BLK 10-17 (Back Row) | 610 |
| GB | BLK 1-9 (Middle Row – 1M) | 510 |
| GC | BLK 1-9 (Back/Middle/Upper Tiers) | 410 |
(B) Upper Floors – 1st to 4th Floor
For the upper floors, pricing is categorized by Single, Double, and Triple allotments.
1st Floor: An Ning Pavilion (安宁阁)
| Tier (Row) | Single (RM) | Double (RM) | Triple (RM) |
| Tier 1 | 1,210 | 2,410 | 3,610 |
| Tier 2 to 7 | 1,660 | 3,310 | 4,960 |
2nd Floor: Yong Nian Pavilion (永念阁)
| Tier (Row) | Single (RM) | Double (RM) | Triple (RM) |
| Tier 1 & 7 | 1,460 | 2,910 | 4,360 |
| Tier 2 & 6 | 1,960 | 3,910 | 5,860 |
| Tier 3 | 2,660 | 5,310 | 7,960 |
| Tier 4 & 5 (Eye Level) | 3,160 | 6,310 | 9,460 |
3rd Floor: Yu Deng Pavilion (羽登阁)
| Tier (Row) | Single (RM) | Double (RM) | Triple (RM) |
| Tier 1 & 7 | 1,660 | 3,310 | 4,960 |
| Tier 2 & 6 | 2,160 | 4,310 | 6,460 |
| Tier 3 | 3,160 | 6,310 | 9,460 |
| Tier 4 & 5 (Eye Level) | 3,660 | 7,310 | 10,960 |
4th Floor: Cheng Yun Pavilion (乘云阁)
| Tier (Row) | Single (RM) | Double (RM) | Triple (RM) |
| Tier 1 & 8 | 2,160 | 4,310 | 6,460 |
| Tier 2 & 7 | 2,660 | 5,310 | 7,960 |
| Tier 3 & 6 | 3,660 | 7,310 | 10,960 |
| Tier 4 & 5 (Eye Level) | 4,160 | 8,310 | 12,460 |
2. The New Kwong Yee Pagoda
(A) Price List of Urn Niches (Single & Double Allotments)
Pricing in the New Tower varies by floor (1st to 11th) and the height of the row (Level 5 is “Eye Level” and typically the most premium).
| Allotment Type | Row Height | Price Range (RM) | Inclusive of Cleaning Fee |
| Single (1F-3F) | Levels 1-2 (Lower) | RM 2,000 – RM 2,500 | Yes (RM 500) |
| Single (1F-3F) | Level 5 (Eye Level) | RM 6,500 | Yes (RM 500) |
| Double (4F, 6F-11F) | Levels 1-2 (Lower) | RM 3,000 – RM 4,100 | Yes (RM 1,000) |
| Double (4F, 6F-11F) | Level 5 (Eye Level) | RM 10,000 – RM 17,888 | Yes (RM 1,000) |
(B) Premium Family Units (5th Floor)
For families wishing to remain together for generations, the New Pagoda offers private family enclosures.
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Semi-Detached (1-10 Urns): RM 38,000 – RM 40,000 (+ RM 2,000 cleaning fee).
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Independent Unit (1-16 Urns): RM 58,000 – RM 63,000 (+ RM 3,000 cleaning fee).
(C) Ancestral Tablets (神主牌)
Located in dedicated halls for daily worship and incense.
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Standard Placement: RM 1,380 – RM 4,080.
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Premium Placement (Facing Buddha): RM 4,780 – RM 6,880.
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Cleaning Fee for Tablets: RM 300.
Kwong Tong Traditional Chinese Cemetery (Burial Plot)
While modern cremation is popular, Kwong Tong Cemetery remains the premier location for traditional ground burials in Kuala Lumpur. Spanning two main sites in Bukit Seputeh (Kerayong) and Sungai Besi, it offers a final resting place that is rich in history and auspicious “Feng Shui.”
Burial Locations
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Bukit Seputeh (Kerayong Area): The historic heart of the cemetery. It is highly sought after for its established landscape and proximity to the city center.
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Sungai Besi Cemetery: A secondary site located near Bandar Tun Razak. It offers a more modern, organized layout while maintaining the same high standards of maintenance.
Types of Burial Plots
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Single Allotment: For the burial of one deceased person.
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Twin (Double) Allotment: Often purchased as a “Longevity Plot” (寿位 – Shou Xie) for couples, ensuring they remain together in the afterlife.
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Exhumation & Re-burial: We specialize in professional exhumation services for families wishing to relocate ancestors from older, distant graveyards into the well-managed grounds of Kwong Tong.
Kwong Tong Cemetery Burial Price List
Kwong Tong Cemetery offers burial plots at two primary locations. Prices vary depending on whether the plot is purchased for immediate use or as a “Longevity Plot” (Shou Xie) for future planning.
1. Bukit Seputeh (Kerayong) – Historic Grounds
The Bukit Seputeh site is highly sought after for its established “Feng Shui” and historical significance.
| Plot Type | Service Category | Total Price (RM) |
| Double Plot | Pre-plan (Longevity) | 23,888 |
| Double Plot | Instant Use | 22,888 |
| Accessories | Porcelain Photo & Engraving | 850 |
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Inclusive of: Plot donation, excavation, construction, and a RM 2,500 beautification/maintenance fund.
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Longevity Fee: Pre-plan packages include the mandatory longevity stone fee.
2. Sungai Besi Cemetery – Modern Layout
The Sungai Besi site offers more contemporary options with single and double plot availability.
| Plot Type | Service Category | Total Price (RM) |
| Single Plot | Pre-plan (Longevity) | 11,800 |
| Single Plot | Instant Use | 10,800 |
| Double Plot | Pre-plan (Longevity) | 15,800 |
| Double Plot | Instant Use | 14,800 |
| Accessories | Porcelain Photo & Engraving | 850 |
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Inclusive of: Maintenance fund (RM 1,500 for single / RM 2,500 for double).
Our Specialized Funeral Services at Kwong Tong Cemetary
1. Professional Burial Services (Bukit Seputeh & Sg Besi)
We assist families in navigating the burial plots across the two main sites:
- Bukit Seputeh (Main Site): Known for its rolling hills and “Feng Shui” advantages.
- Sungai Besi Site: A modern alternative with excellent maintenance.
- Exhumation (Relocation): We provide professional services for families wishing to move ancestors from old graves to the modern columbarium.
2. Dignified Cremation & Ash Management
As a dedicated service provider, we coordinate with the KTC management for cremation slots. We manage:
- Transport of the casket to the KTC crematorium.
- Collection and preparation of ashes.
- Ceremonial “bone-picking” (Picking the ashes) according to Taoist or Buddhist rites.
3. Funeral Parlour Booking (Yu Hua Yuan / 羽化苑)
Located at the cemetery entrance, the Yu Hua Yuan Funeral Parlour offers 18 mourning halls. We handle the booking of these air-conditioned facilities, ensuring a comfortable space for families to receive guests during the wake.
4. Annual Prayers & Spiritual Services
Kwong Tong is famous for its grand Annual Praying Ceremonies (Grand Prayers). We help families register for:
Hungry Ghost Festival (7th Month) Prayers: Group or individual rituals to elevate the souls of the departed.
Cheng Beng (Tomb Sweeping Day): Logistics and prayer materials.
Managing a funeral at Kwong Tong involves coordinating with the Association, the crematorium, and the temple. We will simplify this process for you through 24/7 emergency support, direct coordination with the KTC and expert guidance.