In Nepal , the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) launched the operation of Electric Crematorium building constructed on the premises of the Pashupati Aryaghat area.
Electric crematorium is the mordern way of cremation , it is comparatively less expensive. Relatives can take the mortal remains within a few hours of cremation. In electric cremation, wood is not burned and there are no gas emissions. It is no doubt an unconventional way of cremation but it helps in saving resources like wood, kerosene, etc. It is the most economical option for funeral.
The PADT, is inaugurated the two electric cremation machines installed in the building by cremating as many bodies kept in freeze of the forensic department of TU Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj.
PADT member secretary Govinda Tandon said both of the machines installed in the first phase of the programme will officially come into operation as part of hi-tech project of the government. Though the idea of installing electric crematorium was conceived in 1982, it took nearly 34 years to implement the project. It takes 3-4 hours to cremate a body on a traditional funeral pyre but the electric cremation machine can reduce the body to ashes within 45 minutes. It is eco-friendly and prevents environment from being polluted.
The PADT is also preparing to install a third electric cremation machine. 
An agreement has also been reached with Nepal Electricity Authority for electricity supply to the crematorium round-the clock. The Pashupati Aryaghat witnesses around 20 bodies being brought there for cremation on a daily basis.