Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Operations Manager and updated Cemetery Regulations.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Operations Manager, with accompanying review of cemetery and burial regulations.

Members welcomed the review which would ensure compliance with legislation and offer clear guidance for residents and funeral directors on what was permissible. Key changes were highlighted by officers in the report and once agreed by the Council, they would be communicated to customers.

The Committee also noted officers had consulted the Friends of the Cemeteries forum on their thoughts which had been favourable to the changes.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the reviewed cemetery regulations be recommended for approval and;

3.      That, delegation be provided to officers to complete any formatting changes before being published.