Decision details

The Executive

RESOLVED: That a 6-week consultation on the draft Public Health Funeral Policy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report submitted to the Executive, be approved, subject to an amendment to paragraph 3.2 to the effect that where the cost of the funeral arrangements cannot be recovered from the deceased’s estate, the Council would cover the cost.

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.       Approve a modified version of the draft policy for a 6-week consultation.

2.       Ask officers to draft a revised policy for consideration at a future meeting.

3.       Reject the draft policy as there is no statutory requirement 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