The Omm tal-Ħniena cemetery in Mellieħa is being extended, and those who had applied to buy graves there will be contacted shortly, Health Minister Chris Fearne said on Thursday.

Following the extension, the cemetery will have 68 private graves and eight 'paupers' graves'. The cemetery will continue to be run by the Health Directorate.

Mr Fearne, who visited the works, said works on an extension of the Addolorata Cemetery are also set to start. The Addolorata will have 2,800 new graves.

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