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Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026 6.30 pm
June 23, 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 to discuss bereavement services, capital projects, and financial matters. Key decisions included noting progress on a 3-year works programme, agreeing to a facelift for small ponds, and noting the financial reports.
Bereavement Services Managers Report
The committee noted the information provided in the Bereavement Services Managers Report, which covered cremation, memorial sales, and operational issues. They also noted a donation made to Ellenor Hospice, the implications of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and the receipt of the Greener Globe Funeral Award. The report also highlighted prospective member attendance at the crematorium's 70th anniversary.
Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
The committee received an update on the progress of the 3-year works programme. It was noted that, as agreed at the previous meeting on 4 February 2026, all works programmed for 2026/7 had been deferred. The only programmed spend for 2026/7 would be the release of retention for works completed in 2025/6, amounting to £24,702.33. The committee agreed that the small ponds in the North Chapel and memorial garden would benefit from a facelift and a programmed maintenance regime, similar to that implemented for the large pond, with estimated costs of £25,000 for 2026/7. Additionally, the committee noted the content of a feasibility study into cremator replacement and discussed the planned date for the replacement programme.
Finance Managers Treasurer Report
The committee noted the financial position for the year ending 2025/26, as well as the projected financial position for Period 2 of 2026/27. They also noted the balances for the Repairs & Renewals Reserve and the Donations Reserve. Furthermore, the committee noted the distribution payments made to the constituent authorities.
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Bereavement Services Managers Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee noted information regarding cremation, memorial sales, operational issues, a donation to Ellenor Hospice, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, the Greener Globe Funeral Award, and prospective member attendance at the 70th anniversary on 23 June 2026. The committee approved recommendations to continue supporting Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice and Ellenor Hospice. Officers will incorporate upgrades to enhance the safe storage of the deceased and introduce CCTV within the Committal room.
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Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee on 23 June 2026 noted the progress of the 3-year works programme and agreed to a £25,000 programmed maintenance regime for small ponds. They also noted that works programmed for 2026/7 have been deferred, with only retention payments scheduled for release.
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Finance Managers Treasurer Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee noted the 2025/26 yearend financial position, the projected financial position at Period 2 2026/27, the Repairs & Renewals balance, the Donations balance, and the Distributions payments made to constituent authorities on 23/06/2026.
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