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Cemeteries and CrematoriaSERVICE INFORMATION FOR COUNCILSThe idea of Memoria was conceived by Howard Hodgson in 1999. He had recognised a need to supply quality facilities and services to bereaved families throughout the United Kingdom in partnership with local authorities who faced the challenges of upgrading crematoria and cemeteries but without necessarily having the investment capital available to see such projects through. He was then joined by Michael Hackney (Finance Director) and Christopher Johns (Operations Director) - see Directors - and the company was formed in 2003 to meet a public need for better cemeteries and crematoria in the spirit of partnership with local government. The company is lead by a team with the skills and experience from the four different disciplines needed to provide a complete solution to the design, build, finance and operate equation, namely:
Having identified the opportunity and agreed the basis of a partnership the company with its development partners will deliver the whole package. The field of private involvement in cemeteries and crematoria has seen much activity in recent years. It remains apparent that many local authorities are concerned about the role of the private sector in this field. This concern stems from real issues like accountability, control, transparency and sustainability. Memoria will address these issues in a clear and unequivocal way. Memoria is here to provide long-term solutions. We are only interested in providing the best services and the highest standards. The management team will draw on all of its experience to deliver the best, not only to its partner authorities but also to the bereaved. |
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR AUTHORITY?Memoria will enable a range of options to be considered for the benefit of the community at large including:
The public sector and local government in particular leads the agenda of change in the area of crematorium and cemetery management. The advent of Best Value is well established and clearly affects the management of this service area. One of the routes to addressing Best Value is public/private partnership. The Public/Private Partnership is recognised by many as the best way to combine the qualities of both sectors. The private sector can introduce funding and innovation whilst the public sector can enable and provide safeguards. OUR COMMITMENT TO PARTNERS
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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE INDUSTRYYou will have the comfort of knowing that the company has achieved membership of the corporate arm of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management. Not only does this demonstrate commitment but also credibility. We support the objectives of this organisation including the Guiding Principles and The Charter for the Bereaved. Memoria staff are trained to the appropriate level of competence by the ICCM. Memoria aims, through its lead in the field of partnership, to deliver service excellence to its partners whilst upholding the best traditions of Britain’s cemeteries and crematoria. |
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FINDING SOLUTIONSIn setting out on this course Memoria has recognised a real need within the service namely, Bereavement Care. By bringing together a management team including individuals experienced in this field we believe that we can offer something different to the mainstream companies that have dominated the private sector for years. We are actively seeking meaningful and rewarding partnerships that recognise both our need for growth and the public sector ethos of service first. Our industry is changing, the advent of further environmental legislation, increased client service expectations and ever increasing financial demands are leading operators to look carefully at their service. Memoria shares your desire to meet these challenges with enthusiasm and professionalism for the good of the bereaved. We very much hope that we can work with your authority. |
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RELATED SERVICESMemoria works closely with Classic Cremation Partnerships Ltd a specialist provider of consultancy, management and support services to the industry. |
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