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The Federation of British Cremation Authorities represents 94% of all cremation authorities in the United Kingdom and has 1 overseas member in Canada.
Membership of the Federation is open to all crematoria and is the only organisation dedicated to representing and furthering the interests of cremation authorities and is only answerable to its members.
Membership of the Federation consists of three classes as follows:
Members, shall be Cremation Authorities presently operating crematoria.
Associate Members, are prospective Cremation Authorities who, once admitted to the Federation can obtain the same technical assistance as those in full membership.
Affiliate Members, this class of membership is open to organisations which are involved in the provision of services to burial and cremation authorities.
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Committees
The Executive Committee comprises of fourteen members who are nominated for election by individual member authorities. The President and Depute President of the Federation are elected from the Executive Committee on an annual basis. Three meetings of the committee are held each year to discuss policy issues.
The Technical committee consists of 10 technical officers and is chaired by the President or Deputy President. It meets regularly to consider and advise on matters of construction, design and operation of crematoria. As a member of the Federation your authority has access to this technical expertise
In Scotland the Scottish Sub-Committee was established to deal with matters relating specifically the promotion of the cremation movement in Scotland and Scottish law. The officers of the committee are the Chairman, Secretary and Technical Officer.
The Federation was established to represent its members at the highest levels and it is regularly consulted by Government Departments on regulatory issues and has considerable influence with these departments on matters relating to cremation and burial.
The Federation carries out 16 visits of crematoria per year. The visits are carried out within the normal working week and the visiting party consists of the President and two Technical Officers and on occasions they are accompanied by a representative of the Home Office. During the visit an audit is made of the statutory and operational requirements with a report being sent to the cremation authority following the visit.
Statistics
A very important aspect of the Federation’s work is the gathering of statistical information from all crematoria each year. This information is compiled and then published and circulated to its members, Government Departments and other associated professional organisations.
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Training
The Federation operates a scheme for the training and examination of crematorium technicians. The TEST scheme started in January 2004 allows operators to be trained at their own place of work and supplements their training in procedures appropriate for the competent operation of cremators, compliance with the appropriate Regulations and Codes of Practice and prepares the candidate for a practical exam in cremator operation. The course is available on compact disk and a mentor, who is an experienced and certificated operator, will be appointed to train the candidate in the safe operation of the cremation equipment.
In the instance of a newly established crematorium which does not have existing certificated staff, the Federation will be able to assist with locating a crematorium at which suitable training can be given.
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Annual Conference
The Federation is the sole sponsor of the Joint Conference of Burial and Cremation Authorities and its recent conference in Buxton attracted a large number of delegates from the United Kingdom and overseas with papers delivered on a range of very topical issues. In addition to the busy programme there was an extensive display of cremation equipment and ancillary products for delegates to view
Burials and Cemeteries
The Burials and Cemeteries Advisory Group has been set up to improve communications within the burial and cremation industry.
While primarily concerned with the provision, management and maintenance of cemeteries the Group will also deal with cremation related issues. The Federation is represented on this Group.
The Federation is also represented on the Management Board of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM).
The aim of the scheme is to try to achieve a register of accredited memorial masons and to develop a scheme whereby standards of memorial fixing within cemeteries is consistent and consequently raising the standards of safety within our cemeteries
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The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities
41 Salisbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3HA
Telephone: 020 8669 4521
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