Gloucester City Council’s cemetery and crematorium service has been recognised for its commitment to supporting bereaved families.
The city’s memorial facilities have been awarded a gold standard from the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM). The accreditation encourages providers to put choice and support for grieving friends and families at the heart of everything they do.
To achieve gold, for sale the city’s cemeteries and crematorium had to show that they are following the Charter for the Bereaved. The charter outlines how local areas should support families through the bereavement process.
Cllr Jim Porter, cabinet member for environment at Gloucester City Council, said, “A death to a friend or family member can be a very difficult time, and arranging parts of their funeral and memorial should be as stress-free as possible.
“This award is not just about how beautiful the grounds look at our sites but the sensitive and compassionate way in which we support families through the bereavement process.
“There are 265 crematoriums in the country and at the time of being advised of the award Gloucester was ranked in the top six. This award recognises the excellent work and commitment by the team who continually review and improve the services we offer.”