Decision details
Review of burial and cremation charges for children under the age of eighteen
Decision Maker: Assistant director environment and place (Historic)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider charges relating to burial and cremation for children, not exceeding eighteen years of age, in Herefordshire Council cemeteries and crematorium.
Decision:
That:
(a) All charges relating to burial and cremation for children, not exceeding eighteen years of age, are removed in Herefordshire Council cemeteries and crematorium.
Alternative options considered:
1. For charges to remain as they are currently. At present, the Council either charges a reduced fee or waives the fee altogether depending on the age of the child.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: John Gibbon, Direct Services Manager Email: jgibbon@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383204.
Publication date: 18/06/2018
Date of decision: 18/06/2018
Effective from: 23/06/2018
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