APSE professional practice forum 2011: Cemeteries and crematoria
With the deadline of December 2012 approaching for mercury abatement, this event raised awareness of how local authorities are meeting this as well as other challenges facing cemeteries and crematoria services. It will cover areas of national interest including the re-use of graves and the reuse of energy as well as practical guidance and research on issues such as managing memorial safety and managing closed churchyards.
With the unprecedented budget cuts facing local authority services, this event will also looked at alternatives to traditional burial, the practical aspects of maintaining cemeteries, efficiency issues and measuring the performance of cemeteries and crematoria services.
Presentations
Mercury abatement and burden sharing
- About the CAMEO scheme
- How are local authorities meeting this?
- How is the burden sharing scheme expected to operate after 1st January 2013?
- Update on process guidance note 5/2(11)
Speaker: Rick Powell, Secretary, Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities
Re-use of graves
- The scale of the problem
- Which local authorities have done this?
- Overcoming challenges
Speaker: Tim Morris, Chief Executive, Institute of Cemetery & Crematorium Management
Heat Recovery from cremators
- Practicalities of heat recovery and flue gas filtration
- Energy savings and practical benefits
- The pros and cons of a more eco friendly approach
Speaker: Pamela Chilvers, Bereavement Services Manager, Warwick Disctrict Council
Cemetery care and grounds maintenance
- A management plan for cemetery maintenance explained
- Balancing public expectation against cost
- An innovative approach to specific cemetery challenges
Speaker: Paul Naylor, Street Scene Manager, Eastleigh Borough Council
Measuring performance on cemeteries and crematoria
- Why measure performance?
- Indicators for cemeteries and crematoria
- Impact of the service on the environment
Speaker: Peter Linsell, associate for the APSE best value consultancy