Following the overwhelming success of the International Cremation & Burial Conference & Exhibition 2007 the major sponsors have decided to repeat the successful event by again joining forces to hold the 2008 Joint Conference in the Newcastle Hilton, Gateshead. For the second year in a row the major organisations in the UK have come together to sponsor an annual conference and exhibition in response to requests from delegates and exhibitors alike.

The venue and facilities were much appreciated by those who attended the 2007 conference so it has been decided to use the venue again, for 2008 only, but for the convenience of delegates and exhibitors next year’s conference will be held at an earlier date. The Cremation Society of Great Britain, the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, the Association of Private Crematoria are delighted to announce that they will be joined by the Association of Burial Authorities as co-sponsors of this joint conference which once again demonstrates a desire for like minded organisations to work towards establishing an annual event dealing with issues common to all.

Further information, including details of a dedicated conference website, will be circulated shortly.  In the meantime please note the above details in your diary and where appropriate notify your relevant committee. So don’t miss this opportunity to give it your support and encourage greater on-going co-operation between cremation and burial organisations.