Issue - meetings

-      Report to follow

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

Information on cremations from April to September 2016, together with a comparison of income for the period April/September 2016 against April/September 2015 was provided.

The report noted that the Crematorium had recently accepted a Green Flag Award at an awards ceremony in Nottingham recognising and rewarding the best green spaces.

Events from Baby Loss Awareness Week were reported and an international “Wave of Light” event was to take place in the Chapel on 15 October, 2016 where candles would be lit across the globe as part of the international Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

It was reported that refurbishments to the Chapel had begun which included the installation of additional doors at the Chapel entrance and the replacement of Chapel windows. Work would be commencing soon to install an additional Chapel exit which would allow mourners to congregate after the service under a covered area. A seating supplier had been found to replace the seating in the Chapel, increasing the capacity from 80 to 100 seats. An increase in the budget for refurbishing the seating was required however the extra capacity would allow the Crematorium to deal with large funerals more effectively without the loss of comfort. In addition, the report noted that the modesty and organ screens at the front of the Chapel and the lectern would need to be changed to match the new seating at an additional cost.

RESOLVED –

1)   That the report be noted.

2)   That the additional expenditure on seating for the Chapel be approved.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS –

1)   To ensure statutory compliance the ongoing quality, cost effectiveness and safe operation of the service.

2)   To improve the capacity and quality of seating and associated screening in the Chapel.