Decision Maker: Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 23, 2024

Purpose:

Content: In submitting his report the Property Manager highlighted and amplified its main points. Arising from consideration and in response to members questions the following main points arose –   ·                     Section 7 - In respect of services and information this would include options to develop a video story for availability to families to show at subsequent memorial services. In 2023/24 there were 175 walk through funerals.   ·                     The brochure mentioned in Section 7 being developed by the Manager and her team would bring together the full range of services offered at Portchester. The intention was for this to be available to all funeral directors to give to families so they could make an informed choice. The brochure would also be available on the Crematorium web site.   ·                     Paragraph 4.4 - Improvements to the South Chapel would include replacing the existing curtains with curtains and an arrangement similar to that in the North Chapel, with the possibility of additional space for mourners.   ·                     Paragraph 6.2 - The cost of removing the fountain had been less than budgeted due to the structure being less difficult to remove and a low tender figure.   ·                     Paragraph 6.4 – The Property Manager would contact each of the 4 authorities to ascertain if any had the architectural availability before https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/documents/s53717/Crematorium%20Improvement%20Works.pdfseeking an outside appointment to develop the proposals.   RESOLVED that the programme of improvement works set out in the report be approved.