Decision

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.