West Jakarta One-Stop Service Unit Claims Kalideres Crematorium Permit Process Complies with Legal Framework
Jakarta — The Unit for Investment Management and One-Stop Integrated Services (UP PM-PTSP) of West Jakarta has stated that the licensing and construction process for a funeral home and crematorium by the Rumah Swarga Abadi Foundation in Kalideres is proceeding in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
“It is actually in compliance, there is no violation from an administrative standpoint at our office since the initial application stage on 3 December 2025. The Rumah Swarga Abadi Foundation formally submitted an application for Building Permit (PBG),” said Lamhot Tambunandi, Head of UP PM-PTSP West Jakarta, on Thursday.
The issuance of the PBG Decision Letter on 28 January 2026 was conducted following a technical building assessment, according to Lamhot.
One day earlier, the West Jakarta Sub-Service for Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land Affairs (Citata) had issued a Statement Letter on Compliance with Technical Standards (SPPST).
“This means that here we have the minutes of proceedings and SPPST, which confirm that the building plan meets technical standards and requirements,” Lamhot explained.
He elaborated that the land, owned by the Jakarta Provincial Government, has been certified with use rights, and the foundation holds an official Cooperation Agreement (PKS).
“The building specification falls under the social and cultural function category, which is also in line with the zoning requirements, and is classified as Public Facilities (SPU). So from a zoning perspective, there is no problem with utilising it through a cooperation agreement,” he said.
Previously, residents staged a renewal of protests against the funeral home and crematorium construction project on Jalan Utan Jati, Kalideres, West Jakarta, on Saturday (28 February) afternoon.
The action was a continuation of protests from the previous week in which residents demanded the project be halted. Resident coordinator Budiman Tandiono emphasised that they held the demonstration again because their demands from the first action had not borne fruit.
“Yes, we continue to reject the construction of this funeral home. Our first action failed to temporarily halt it. This action is to stop the construction of the funeral home. Because it does not comply with local regulations. This is a densely populated residential area. In front, behind, on the sides, left and right all residents,” he said at the location on Saturday.
Budiman also questioned the issuance of the PBG without environmental documentation.
“They said the PBG has been issued, but there is still no Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL), no Environmental Management Effort (UPL). This means it is already in violation. Why is there no AMDAL for a funeral home and crematorium building permit?” he asked.
Furthermore, Budiman noted that the location was previously allocated as public facilities and social facilities, including green open space and sporting areas.