The Bereavement Service Manager submitted a report on matters relating to the operation of the Crematorium.

Information on cremations for the year, together with a comparison of income for 2013/14 against 2014/15 was provided.

The report also included details of a Condition Survey carried out on the fabric of the buildings on the crematorium grounds, excluding the crematorium lodge. A couple of other surveys were also on-going. The recommendations would be considered with the Management Plan review. Funding for the suggested works would come from current reserves.

The review of the Crematorium Management Plan during 2015 was outlined, including consultation with funeral directors, ministers and members of the public. The results of the review would be submitted to the Joint Committee in December 2015.

The report also detailed the results of the tenders for works to improve the office accommodation and the heating system as well as the boiler replacement. The costs of these works were to be met from unallocated reserves.

It was reported that the annual Service of Remembrance and Open Day was planned for Sunday 28 June.

The Crematorium had recently been judged for the national Green Flag Awards and the official results were expected soon. Positive feedback had already been received, with praise for the commitment of the staff, the standards of maintenance and service and the interaction with the local community.

Approval was also sought for the updated Risk Register.

Nominations for charities to receive donations from the ICCM recycling fund were discussed. The Bereavement Services Manager was to circulate information on suggested charities and a list would be agreed from which nominations could be made in future.

RESOLVED –

1)           That the report be noted.

2)           That approval be given for the expenditure on both the office accommodation and new boiler and heating works as described in the report.

3)           That the risk register be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To ensure the ongoing quality, cost effectiveness and safe operation of the service.