Decision details

RESOLVED to adopt the draft Public Health Funeral Policy as set out in Appendix 1 to the report submitted to the Executive.

Reason

To ensure that Public Health Funerals are conducted in a fair and transparent way and that the deceased’s estate is managed in line with the current legislation and guidance

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Executive

1.         Modify and adopt a version of Appendix 1 the Council’s Public Health Funeral Policy.

2.         Reject the draft policy as there is no statutory requirement for the Council to have a Public Health Funeral Policy.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted

None.