Decision details

Received a report proposing to set cemetery charges for 2003/04 and 2004/05 in line with the fundamental principals set by the Charging Policy Commission.

Agreed, in order that relevant charges are set to cover the full cost of the cemetery services provided, that:

1. Cemetery charges be increased by an average of 12.5%, as set out in Appendix ‘B’ to the report, for the financial year 2003/2004 to commence from 1 October 2003;

2. The new rates coincide with the opening of ‘The Field’ extension at Chadwell Heath Cemetery (anticipated to open in summer 2005);

3. The next review of cemetery charges be presented to the Executive in February 2005, and accordingly:

(a)  The 2004/05 income be increased on 1 April 2004 by inflation, and,

(b)  The Head of Leisure and Community is authorised to adjust individual Cemetery Fees and Charges for 2004/05 in order to meet the revised income target and views of the services stakeholders.