Agenda item

To receive a verbal update from the Chair/Deputy Town Clerk.

The Committee received a verbal report from the Deputy Town Clerk.

Members heard that since the change in Cemetery Regulations agreed by this Committee in October 2022, an issue regarding one of the changes had arisen in respect of pre-sold funeral plans by one or more of the local funeral directors.

Officers would be meeting with the funeral director soon and would discuss a resolution for future burials were the issue arises.

Members agreed to the burial of one set of ashes in Windrush Cemetery outside of the current rules & regulations whilst officers continue to explore further options and alternatives.

Resolved:

1.      That, the verbal report be noted and,

2.      That, a burial of ashes be allowed at Windrush Cemetery outside of regulations and,

3.      That, Officers further investigate this issue and report back to the next meeting of this committee on 5 June.