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Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee met on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The committee noted the projected financial position for 2026/27 and agreed to a programmed maintenance regime for the small ponds in the North Chapel and memorial garden.
Finance Managers Treasurer Report
The committee noted the 2025/26 year-end financial position and the projected financial position at Period 2 of 2026/27. The Repairs & Renewals balance, the Donations balance, and the Distributions payments made to constituent authorities were also noted.
Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
The committee noted the progress of the three-year works programme. It was noted that, as agreed at the previous meeting on 4 February 2026, all works programmed for 2026/7 have been deferred, with the only programmed spend in 2026/7 being the release of retention for works completed in 2025/6. The committee agreed to a programmed maintenance regime for the small ponds in the North Chapel and memorial garden, estimated to cost £25,000 in 2026/7. The content of the feasibility study into cremator replacement was noted, and the planned date for the replacement programme was discussed.
Bereavement Services Managers Report
The committee noted the information provided in the Bereavement Services Managers Report concerning cremation, memorial sales, and operational issues. It was noted that a microsite was to be set up in the autumn. The committee also noted the donation to Ellenor Hospice, the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, the Greener Globe Funeral Award, and the prospective Member attendance at the 70th anniversary event.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council decided to note the progress of the 3-year works programme and the tendered works and fee of £1,485,875, which showed a projected shortfall of £104,385. The committee confirmed to defer work to 2027/8 and agreed to re-profile the 3-year budget to facilitate works in 2025/6 and 2026/7, moving the North Chapel refurbishment back to enable wider Cemetery repair to the Burial Chapel to complete first.
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Finance Managers Treasurer Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council decided on 04 February 2026 to approve Option 2 for the 2026/27 Fees and Charges for cremation and memorial services. The committee also agreed the draft budget for 2026/27. They noted the projected financial position, the Repairs & Renewals balance, the Donations balance, and distributions made to constituent authorities.
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Bereavement Services Managers Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee noted the information provided in the Bereavement Services Managers Report on 04/02/2026. The committee commented in favour of using Match My Project and requested consideration be given to spreading its benefits across all member boroughs. Officers were also requested to explore the possibility of creating a new website dedicated to Eltham Crematorium.
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