Decision details

Date: 22 March 2020

Decision:

Decision taken that joint approach will be taken with BCP council from 25 March to:

·       limit funerals at Weymouth Crematorium to 10 people in attendance at each funeral, excluding the officiant and funeral director

·       arrange seating to will allow no more than 4 people on each row to adhere to the 2 metre distancing guidance.

·       reduce service slot times from 45 minutes to 25 minutes in order to assist the Chapel Team in cleansing the chapel before and after each service

·       close the waiting room but allow access to toilets

The delegation for this decision is detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution

Key Decision:

Yes

Reason(s) for Decisions:

Reduction in risk of transfer of COVID-19 between members of the public.

Decision Maker (Name and Title):

John Sellgren, Executive Director for Place and Senior Leadership Team

Alternative options considered and rejected:

A Dorset Council only approach was rejected in favour of a joint approach with BCP council

A full closure was rejected at this stage as restricted offer can be offered taking into account of social distancing

Any conflict of interest declared by any member consulted:

None

Any dispensation granted in respect of any declared conflict of interest:

None