When did Dongshan County start universal cremation?

1986.

According to the information on the official website of the Dongshan County People’s Government, it can be seen that Dongshan County abolished burial and implemented cremation as early as 1986.

After the farewell ceremony, the body will be cremated. For civilized and hygienic cremation, the remains are packed into disposable packaging boxes (bags). The packaging box (bag) is cremated with the body.