Issue - meetings

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

Information on cremation totals, comparisons with national and regional data, and geographical information on which areas funerals had been received from in 2022/23 was provided in Section 2 of the officer’s report.

The committee heard that the Chesterfield and District Crematorium had received the Green Flag Award for the 10^th consecutive year for its green spaces. An internal audit had taken place, conducted by the internal audit consortium and an assurance level of substantial assurance had been given.

An update on projects was provided advising that;

·        the new music system was operational and good feedback had been received

·        work to clear out the pond and create additional memorial areas had been commenced

·        the air conditioning project had been postponed during the pandemic but the system design and budget costs were being refreshed in order to progress the work

·        the ventilation system work was with the procurement team and would go back out to tender in order to find the most suitable proposal

The Bereavement Services Manager explained the recent changes to death certification and the new Medical Examiner Scheme which would come into effect in April 2023.

RESOLVED –

1.   That the report be noted.

2.   That the recent achievements in obtaining Green Flag Award

and positive Audit report be noted as a reflection of the efforts of the Team.

REASON FOR DECISION –

To keep Members informed of matters relating to the operation of the Crematorium.