Decision details

Bereavement Services – Fees and Charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval for the development of future business models and charging structures for Bereavement Services.

Decision:

1) That the considered report be accepted in principle, and noted.

2) That approval be given to the implementation of the proposal to cease charges for the cremation or burial of a person under the age of 18 years old.

3) That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure) to make arrangements for an engagement exercise on the proposed changes to fees and charges to be undertaken with affected community groups prior to the submission of a further report to a future meeting of Cabinet meeting.

4) That, pursuant to (3) above, any members of the public who wish to be informed of the engagement exercise be asked to register their interest with their local Ward Councillor/s.

Report author: Sarah Durdin

Publication date: 21/09/2017

Date of decision: 19/09/2017

Decided at meeting: 19/09/2017 - Cabinet

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