Decision details

The Cabinet had before it a * report of the Director of Finance, Assets and Resources setting out the Bereavement Service fees and charges for 2018/19. This report had previously been considered by the Cabinet on 5 April 2018, however, due to a change in Government guidance with regard to fees and charges, it had been resolved that the matter be referred back to the PDG for further consideration.

The Environment Policy Development Group reconsidered the issue at its meeting on 15 May and had recommended that subject to the removal of a charge for ‘Exclusive Rights of Burial and Right to Erect a Memorial’ for 30 years for those who die under the age of 18, the proposed Bereavement Service fees and charges for 2018/19 be approved.

The Leader outlined the contents of the report highlighting the range of fees and charges associated with burial.  He indicated the Government guidance with regard to the establishment of the Children’s Funeral Fund for England removing the fees for burials and cremations for those under the age of 18.  The PDG had felt strongly with regard to the charging for ‘exclusive rights of burial and the right to erect a memorial for 30 years for those who die under the age of 18’

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.