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The cremation ceremony for Queen Mother Sirikit is part of the mourning events scheduled in Bangkok for December 15–19, 2026. The cremation itself is scheduled for December 16 at the royal crematorium on Sanam Luang Square.
For city residents and visitors, separate sites are being prepared where sandalwood flowers can be laid. Their addresses, opening hours, and admission procedure are not yet given in the published official information. If you want to take part in the memorial ceremony, first check which site will be open to the public and when it opens. Going to Sanam Luang does not in itself mean you will be able to get near the crematorium.
What is known about the ceremony
Bangkok authorities announced the timing of the mourning events and the preparation of 93 sites for the public to lay sandalwood flowers. Of these, 31 sites will be medium-sized pavilions, and another 62 will be lotus-shaped pavilions.
The royal crematorium is located on Sanam Luang. However, flower-laying sites are spread across Bangkok, so not all parts of the five-day ceremony take place on the square. For visitors, this is the main difference when planning participation.
When and where
The official ceremony period is from December 15 to 19, 2026. According to the published program, the cremation is scheduled for December 16.
Sanam Luang is located on Ratchadamnoen Nai Road, in the Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang quarter of Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok 10200. This is the crematorium site, but the addresses of individual public sites still need to be confirmed. If you plan a trip to the square, check the route against current city service announcements; for an overview of ways to get around, see our Bangkok transport guide. Next to Sanam Luang is the Grand Palace, but information on access to it during the ceremony is not provided here.
Participation Terms
Offering sandalwood flowers for the public is provided at separate sites in Bangkok. Their addresses and opening hours, admission procedures, ticket information, and entry fees are not specified in the official publications found. Before your trip, check the Bangkok authorities’ announcements about the chosen site.
Keep in mind the difference between taking part in the flower offering and access to the cremation site. The official materials confirm the crematorium’s location on Sanam Luang, but do not state whether the public will be admitted directly to it. The confirmed information also gives no instructions on the route for visitors or dress requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When will the ceremony take place and on which day is the cremation scheduled?
The mourning events are scheduled for December 15–19, 2026. The cremation is scheduled for December 16; opening hours of the public sites should be checked separately.
Where can the public lay sandalwood flowers?
Bangkok is preparing 93 sites for flower offerings. The addresses of specific sites and their opening hours are not given in the published official information, so confirm your place of participation before your trip.
Is a ticket needed to take part?
The admission procedure and ticket information are not given in the official publications found. Check the official announcements about the chosen site before planning your visit.
Can I get to the crematorium at Sanam Luang?
It is confirmed that the royal crematorium is located on Sanam Luang. Information on public access directly to it is absent from the official materials found.
Conclusion
If you want to honor the memory of Queen Mother Sirikit, follow the announcements about the sandalwood flower offering sites. Confirm the place and time of participation before your trip, and approach the mourning ceremony with respect.