Establishing and maintaining gardens of remembrance

The legal & practical aspects

Why this course?

Gain the tools to create and manage meaningful, compliant, and well-maintained Gardens of Remembrance that reflect the needs of your community.

Who is it for?

Cemetery and crematorium staff at all levels, and those looking to improve the choices available to bereaved persons within their community. It’s ideal for those looking to expand memorial options, wo are striving to improve service quality, and plan for long-term sustainability.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Delivery: Live online

What’s covered?

Learn about the legal and practical aspects of establishing and managing gardens of remembrance, including:

Understanding what constitutes a Garden of Remembrance
Who can establish a Garden of Remembrance?
General powers of management
Options for the dispersal of cremated remains
Compliance
Registers and records
Exploring memorialisation options
Considerations for design and maintenance
Managing memorial lease periods
Engaging with the community to provide a bespoke service
Rules and regulations
Long term management of Gardens of Remembrance
Avoiding disputes

Programme

Session 1

9.15 Sign in and introduction

9.30 What is a Garden of Remembrance?

10:00 What can be provided in a Garden of Remembrance?

10.45 Short break

Session 2

11.00 Considerations for design and layout

11.20 Rules, regulations and maintenance

11.40 Questions and answers

12.00 Finish

Investment:

members £90 + VAT

non members £105 + VAT

Your Instructor

Mathew Crawley EMBA, FICCM (Dip Hons)

Mathew has been associated with the ICCM for over 20 years, as both a private and public cemetery and crematoria provider, and most recently has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the organisation. With over 25 years in the bereavement services sector, Mathew has progressed from a funeral director to a driven cemetery, crematorium, and bereavement services manager, having undertaken many service-specific roles. Mathew is a guest lecturer in Thanatology at the University of Central Lancashire, and is part of the University of Bath’s Centre for Death and Society team, where he is also undertaking a doctorate in Policy, Research and Practice. Mathew delivers the training for the ICCM Diploma in Cemetery Management, and Understanding and Leading Change.

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Cancellations and refunds – receipt of the completed booking form is a contract.

Cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 working days before the event.

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Substitution of delegates at no extra charge may be made by emailing ICCM - [email protected].

Maximum delegates per course is 20.

The fee for the online training covers attendance and documentation for one person. If 2 people share a camera/computer they most both be registered and 2 fees paid. In the unlikely event of cancellation by the organisers, any fees paid will be refunded but no further liability will be accepted.

The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme should this be necessary.