Provision of a funeral

Date of decision

3/7/20

Officer

Janet Bayley

Decision

To purchase a no-service cremation

Reasons for decision

To fulfilling the Council’s statutory duty under Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 Section 46 where the deceased has no insurance / relatives / friends / associates to make the arrangements.

Alternative options considered

This is a statutory duty. Three local funeral directors were asked to provide quotes for the burial and contract was awarded to the cheapest quote, in this case provided by Robinson & Parfitt Funeral Services.

Alternative options considered part 3

None

Interest declared by Councillor(s):

None