Issue - meetings

(i)       in relation to questions from members regarding the forthcoming refurbishment to the chapel and office accommodation located at the Crematorium, to note that alternative arrangements for holding services were being investigated and the information would be shared with all funeral directors and where appropriate the fees would reflect the alternative arrangements;

(ii)      to note the thanks offered to staff for their hard work in making the improvements at the Crematorium especially under difficult circumstances which resulted in a positive inspection report; and

(iii)      to otherwise note the content of the inspection report as appended to the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Chief Operating Officer which presented the Inspector of Crematoria’s Inspection Report of the Aberdeen Crematorium.

The report recommended:

that the Committee note the report.

Councillor Duncan, the Convener and Vice Convener offered their thanks to the staff working at the Crematorium for their hard work to make the improvements required especially under difficult circumstances.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       in relation to questions from members regarding the forthcoming refurbishment to the chapel and office accommodation located at the Crematorium, to note that alternative arrangements for holding services were being investigated and the information would be shared with all funeral directors and where appropriate the fees would reflect the alternative arrangements;

(ii)      to note the thanks offered to staff for their hard work in making the improvements at the Crematorium especially under difficult circumstances which resulted in a positive inspection report; and

(iii)      to otherwise note the content of the inspection report as appended to the report.