Crematorium: Proposed Charges for 2012

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A decision made on 22 December 2011:

Decision Reference: MD-HSS-2011-0058
Decision Summary Title :	Crematorium – proposed charges for 2012		Date of Decision Summary:	22nd December 2011
Decision Summary Author:	Director of Older People’s Service		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Crematorium – Proposed Charges for 2012		Date of Written Report:	22nd December 2011
Written Report Author:	Director of Older People’s Service		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Proposed Crematorium Charges for 2012.
Decision(s): The Minister requests the Treasurer of the States to approve a proposed 10% increase in cremation charges, and a 2.5% increase in Books of Remembrance charges and memorial cards charges. The proposed increase would take effect from 1 January 2012.
Reason(s) for decision: As outlined in the attached report, cremation costs have risen significantly over the last year. The proposed increase in charges reflects that increase in costs and brings Jersey’s charges in line with other comparable jurisdictions. The proposed 10% increase is over and above Treasury limits and hence the Minister requests Treasury approval.
Resource Implications: Charges for cremation will increase by 10% from 1 January 2012. Books of Remembrance charges will increase by 2.5% from 1 Jan 2012.
Action required: To request the Treasurer of the States to approve the amended fees as set out in the attached schedule On receipt of that approval, to instruct the Law Draftsman to prepare the necessary Order.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Health and Social Services
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):