Proposed Crematorium Charges for 2007.

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A decision made (19/10/2006) regarding Proposed Crematorium Charges for 2007.

Subject:	Proposed Crematorium Charges for 2007
Decision Reference:	MD-HSS-2006-0053	Exempt clause(s):			None
Type of Report: (oral (O) or written (W))	Written
Telephone or email meeting?		Person giving report (if oral):
Written Report title:	Crematorium – Proposed Charges for 2007
Name of Author:	Mike Le Fevre, Director of Estates and Hotel Services
Date of Report:	18th October 2006			Report File ref:
Decision(s): To agree to the increase in cremation fees and Book of Remembrance and memorial card charges for 2007, subject to approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources to increase fees and charges above inflation.
Reason(s) for decision: 1) To reduce the cost of the service to the Health and Social Services Department. 2) The ‘Cremation (Jersey) Law 1953’ needs to be amended to reflect the proposed fees.
Action required: 1) Seek approval from the Minister for Treasury and Resources to increase fees above the rate of inflation. 2) Request the Law Officers to amend the ‘Cremation (Jersey) Law 1953’ to reflect the proposed new charges. 3) Director of Estates and Hotel Services to advise the Island’s funeral directors of the new changes.
Signature:			Date of Decision: 19 October 2006