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Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee - Monday, 12th October, 2026 6.30 pm
October 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee met on Monday 12 October 2026 to review financial reports, operational updates, and capital projects. Key items included noting the projected financial position, noting the commencement of works to small ponds, and agreeing to a specific option for boundary wall repairs.
Bereavement Services Managers Report
The committee noted the information presented regarding cremation services, memorial sales, and operational matters. They also acknowledged the Internal Audit Assurance level, which was rated as Moderate.
Updates were provided on cremator servicing, maintenance, and recommended repairs. The report highlighted the success of the Eltham Crematorium's 70th Anniversary event and its achievement of a London in Bloom Award. The committee considered the options regarding the boundary wall and agreed to option (ii), which involves a two-brick thick wall, at a cost of £68,526.39.
Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
The committee was informed that no planned works were scheduled for 2026/27, as previously agreed. They noted that works to the small ponds had commenced, undertaken by crematorium staff, which was expected to result in an underspend against the £25,000 budget. The out-turn costs for these pond works will be reported at the next meeting. Additionally, data on CO2 emissions for new cremators, requested at a previous meeting, was noted.
Finance Managers Treasurer Report
The committee noted the projected financial position for Period 5 of the 2026/27 financial year, as detailed in the report. They also reviewed and noted the balances for the Repairs & Renewals Reserve and the Donations Reserve. Furthermore, the report outlined the distribution payments made to the constituent authorities, which were also noted by the committee. The projected financial position indicated an underspend of £13,393 for the year.
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Finance Managers Treasurer Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council decided on 12 October 2026 to note the projected financial position at Period 5 2026/27, the Repairs & Renewals balance, the Donations balance, and the Distributions payments made to constituent authorities.
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Bereavement Services Managers Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee on 12 October 2026 noted information on cremation, memorial sales, operational issues, and internal audit assurance. The committee also noted the success of the 70th anniversary event and a London in Bloom Award. They agreed to option ii for the boundary wall repairs.
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Report of Programme Manager, Capital Projects & Property Maintenance
Recommendations ApprovedThe Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee of Greenwich Council noted there are no planned works for 2026/7. They also noted that works to the small ponds have commenced, likely resulting in an underspend against the £25,000 budget, with out-turn costs to be reported. Additionally, data on CO2 emissions for new cremators was noted.
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