The Health Ministry has issued a tender for the extension of the Omm tal-Ħniena cemetery in Mellieħa.
At present, it has 84 graves and the extension would add a further 76.
The project, which is expected to cost €400,000, will also include the restoration of the chapel and general maintenance.
The government is also working on an extension at the Addolorata Cemetery, where 2,880 graves are being added.