The Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Dorset
Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th July 2006
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An elegant cliff top hotel commanding panoramic sea views across the bay, yet only 5 minutes from the Town Centre. Recently refurbished air-conditioned bedrooms include satellite TV and mini-bar. The Hotel boasts a fabulous lounge and terrace bar with a sea view restaurant. Superb outdoor leisure facilities include swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, mini golf, croquet and games room. Indoor facilities include swimming pool, sauna, steam room spa bath, gym and beauty therapy suite.
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LOCATION
By Road - Take the A338 (dual carriageway) through Bournemouth until you see signs for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), follow these signs until you reach West Cliff Road, then take the second turning right after the BP services station.
Nearest Rail Station - Bournemouth, 1¼ miles
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ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Room with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, modem/fax link, voice mail, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, mini bar, trouser press, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, full English breakfast, use of leisure facilities and VAT at 17.5%.
ACCOMMODATION RATES
Single room: £104.00 (inc. VAT) per person per night
A limited number of single rooms at £90.00 per person are available for early bookings. You will be notified if you have qualified for one of these.
Double/twin room: £125.00 (inc. VAT) per room per night
Delegates wishing to stay at the Highcliff Marriott must make their reservations via the Society's office to obtain these special terms.
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FEES
DELEGATES' FEE
£345.00 (Sterling) - [£293.62 + £51.38 VAT)
Covers: Documentation. Admittance to all sessions, Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Conference Banquet and Cofee and Tea between working sessions.
3RD DELEGATE FEE DISCOUNT
£245.00 (Sterling) - [£208.51 + £36.49 VAT)
Covers: Documentation. Admittance to all sessions, Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Conference Banquet and Coffee and Tea between working sessions.
SPOUSES' / GUESTS' FEE
£160.00 (Sterling) - [£136.17 + £23.83 VAT]
Covers: Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Conference Banquet and Coffee and Tea between working sessions.
FRATERNAL DELEGATES
£142.00 (Sterling) - [£120.85 + £21.15 VAT]
Covers: Documentation. Admittance to all sessions, Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Conference Banquet and Coffee and Tea between working sessions.
CREMATION SOCIETY MEMBERS
Free. Function tickets may be purchased separately. See below.
DAILY RATES
| Wednesday 14th July (half day) (inc. Welcome Evening) | £56.00 (inc VAT) |
| Wednesday 14th July (half day) (no functions) | £45.00 (inc VAT) |
| Thursday 13th July (inc. Delegates' Lunch) | £144.00 (inc VAT) |
| Thursday 13th July (Early Booking Rate) (inc. Delegates' Lunch) (Payment in full before 19th May 2006) |
£109.00 (inc VAT) |
| Friday 14th July (inc. Conference Banquet) | £157.00 (inc VAT) |
| Friday 14th July (no functions) | £115.00 (inc VAT) |
INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION TICKETS
| Welcome Evening | £11.00 (inc VAT) |
| Delegates' Lunch | £29.00 (inc VAT) |
| Conference Banquet | £42.00 (inc VAT) |
EXHIBITORS
TRADE DELEGATE
£340.00 (Sterling) - [£289.36 + £50.64 VAT]
Covers: Minimum exhibition area 2 metres (length) x 1 metre (depth). Attendance of one representative, Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Coffee and Tea between working sessions.
ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
£155.00 (Sterling) - [£131.91 + £23.09 VAT]
Covers: Attendance of one representative, Tickets for Welcome Evening (including viewing of Exhibition), Delegates’ Lunch, Coffee and tea between working sessions.
ADDITIONAL 1 METRE SPACE
£95.00 (Sterling) - [£80.85 + £14.15 VAT]
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PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 12th July 2006
13.30 hrs Coffee
INAUGURAL SESSION
OPENING OF CONFERENCE
Tony McCarthy, Member of the Council of the Cremation Society of Great Britain
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Rt Hon. the Earl Grey
NEW CREMATION (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2006
Brian Patterson, Department for Constitutional Affairs
The Department for Constitutional Affairs’ representative will discuss the new Regulations and related matters, including a reference to Coroner Reform.
THE HUMAN TISSUE ACT AND CODES OF PRACTICE
Helen Shaw, Board Member, Human Tissue Authority
The Human Tissue Act 2004 repeals the Human Tissue Act 1961, Anatomy Act 1984, Corneal Tissue Act 1986 and Human Organ Transplants Act 1989. This presentation provides an insight into the background and need for the Act as well as highlighting elements of the proposed Codes of Practice that will be of interest to delegates.
FUNERAL PYRES AND THE LAW IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Stephen White, Visiting Lecturer, Cardiff Law School, Cremation Society Council Member
The Anglo-Asian Friendship Society wishes to organise cremations on funeral pyres and has requested assistance from Newcastle Council. This talk will outline the legal issues that have to be addressed in determining whether the burning of human remains on pyres is lawful and, if it is, whether there is any legal obligation on local authorities, or indeed anyone else, to facilitate them.
"Break-Out" session
Discussion
19.00 hrs WELCOME EVENING AND VIEWING OF EXHIBITION
(Admission by ticket only)
THURSDAY 13th July 2006
ONE-DAY SEMINAR
IMPROVING THE CREMATORIUM EXPERIENCE FOR MOURNERS
Approximately 70% of British funerals are arranged every year at the country's 250 crematoria. Cremation, rather than burial, has been the British preference for nearly forty years. What do mourners feel about their experience at the crematorium? How do they react? How does it help them in their loss? Does it meet effectively all their needs? What can the cremation movement - and the funeral services as a whole - do to improve the crematorium experience for mourners?
A funeral is a one-off occasion. It is a time of sensitivity and heightened emotion. Unlike a wedding, a funeral is usually a sad occasion and rarely rehearsed. Crematoria do not always enjoy a good press, and when mourners' experiences of crematoria are unsatisfactory, what is the effect upon them likely to be? What changes can the cremation movement effect to improve mourners' experience?
9.30 hrs OPENING BY CHAIRMAN
Revd Dr Peter Jupp MA, MTh, MSc, PhD, FRSA. Chairman of the Cremation Society
Former Director: National Funerals College (Dead Citizens Charter)
A FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S VIEW
Colin Rickman, Dip.F.D., Co-operative Group, and Robin S E Scott, Dip.F.D., Deric-Scott Funeral Directors
This subject will be covered in two presentations, one from a large national company and the other from an independent family firm.
The first presentation will contain material that has been brought together from the views and experiences of bereaved families, market research, Funeralcare forum and personal experiences.
The second presentation will provide a subjective view as to what mourners should reasonably be able to expect in this day and age when visiting the crematorium in terms of design and furnishing of buildings, suitability of chapel arrangements and committal procedures, assistance rendered by crematorium personnel and general visitor facilities.
Both presentations may be somewhat subjective but they are designed to be thought provoking.
CIVIL CEREMONIES - A CELEBRANT'S PERSPECTIVE
Anne Barber, BA(Hons), MBA, Chairman of the Institute of Civil Funerals
This presentation is based on qualitative research that is being conducted amongst all Civil Funeral Celebrants in the UK. It enquired how they, as relatively new but important users of crematoria, think that the experience can be improved. This paper will reflect their honest views - no holds barred!
TURNING THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRA-ORDINARY
by Revd J Hugh A James, BA, M.Phil., Church in Wales
How do we ensure that our day-by-day work becomes a once-in-a-lifetime experience for mourners? What is the effect on those who arrange and conduct funerals of constantly dealing with death? And what coping strategies can we develop for that?
THE HINDU PERSPECTIVE
by Kishor Ruparelia, National Council of Hindu Temples (UK) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK)
This paper will briefly provide an introduction to the significance of cremation within Hinduism and will look at the state of cremation within the UK.
Coffee
CREMATIONS AND CHILDREN
by Dr Ann Dent, Ph.D., S.R.N.
It has been suggested that bereaved children should be involved in death rituals, to include the crematorium experience. Is this harmful or beneficial to them? If beneficial, what measures can be taken to make the experience more meaningful and helpful? These questions and others will be addressed in the presentation.
CRUSE EXPERIENCES
Ann Baldwin, Branch Chairperson and Training Adviser, South West Region, CRUSE
Following some research based on the experiences of clients and bereavement volunteers, suggestions are made about how the experience at crematoria can be more helpful for clients.
"Break-Out" Session and Discussion
DELEGATES' LUNCH in the Bryanston Suite
(Admission by ticket only)
Opening by Chairman
Stephen White
A LOCAL AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE ON IMPROVING THE CREMATORIUM FOR THE BEREAVED
Dawn Squires, BA(Hons), Manager, Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee
This presentation will consider the review over the last four years of every aspect of Eltham’s service. Both in line with industry codes of practice and initiatives, and in accordance with its own policies, Eltham has sought to enhance the experience of the crematorium for the bereaved.
THE PRIVATE COMPANY CREMATORIUM MANAGER’S PERSPECTIVE
Jennifer Yardley, BA(Hons), MICCM, Dignity Funerals Ltd
The challenges of the 21st century provide huge opportunities for everyone in the profession to raise the profile of bereavement services to a level unknown before. These are considered in a presentation from the largest national cremation company in the United Kingdom.
THE CODE OF CREMATION PRACTICE - HOW IT CAN BE IMPROVED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MOURNERS
President, Federation of British Cremation Authorities, and Secretary, Cremation Society of Great Britain
This subject is discussed in two presentations by The Federation of British Cremation Authorities and The Cremation Society of Great Britain respectively.
The Code of Cremation Practice first issued in 1946 by the Federation is recognised as setting the industry standard which provides the bereaved with the reassurance that the cremation of their loved one is being conducted in an entirely appropriate and ethical manner. The Federation will outline the importance and need for cremation authorities to adhere to the Code with emphasis on the benefits and reassurance that this brings.
The "Code" has been the cornerstone of the cremation movement for some 60 years. Has it moved with the times, are all of its aspects still relevant and is there enough emphasis on the public’s requirements? The Cremation Society will consider these points.
COMPLAINTS - HOW DO WE APPROACH THEM?
Professor Geoffrey Woodroffe, MA (Cantab), Member of Council of the Cremation Society of Great Britain, Former Funeral Ombudsman
This presentation focuses on solutions to problems that can arise at the crematorium especially in relation to religious services and the scattering of cremated remains when this is done in error.
"Break-Out" Session
Speakers Panel
FRIDAY 14th July 2006
SECOND WORKING SESSION
CREMATION IN JAPAN - UPDATE
Shoji Eguchi, President, Taiyo Chikuro Industries Co Ltd
At approximately 99% Japan has the highest recorded cremation rate as well as some of the most sophisticated facilities in the world. This paper reviews the Japanese cremation movement including the latest trends and technical developments.
THE NEW REYKJAVIK CREMATORIUM COMPLEX, ICELAND
Thórsteinn Ragnarsson, Manager Reykjavik Crematorium
The existing Reykjavik Crematorium is to be replaced with a new crematorium complex. In addition to new cremation facilities and covering approximately 4,000 sq metres, it will include staff accommodation, two chapels, mortuary and catering facilities. This paper provides an overview of the project.
CREMATORIA IN ISREAL: JUDAISM & BUREAUCRACY vs FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Alon Nativ, Chief Executive Officer, Aley Shalechet (Autumn Leaves) Ltd
Aley Shalechet (Autumn Leaves) Ltd has the distinction of being the first company to operate funeral homes and cemeteries in various locations throughout Israel and is also the only funeral home in Israel offering cremation as well as burial services. It is therefore able to offer a unique service to those wishing to have their final resting place in the heart of Israel.
DISSOLUTION - A MERCURY FREE ALTERNATIVE TO CREMATION
Sandy Sullivan, BSc (Hons), President, European Operations, WR2 Ltd
Dissolution is the name for a new environmentally bio-responsible alternative to cremation. This involves the use of a high temperature alkaline solution rapidly hydrolysing the cadaver leaving behind only white soft bone shadows and the mercury contained in fillings. Very cost effective, no mercury emissions and re-useable coffins.
Coffee
WHERE DID ALL THE ASHES GO? FINDINGS FROM A STUDY OF THE DESTINATIONS OF ASHES REMOVED FROM CREMATORIA
Professor Jenny Hockey, BA, PHD, Chair of Sociology, University of Sheffield and Professor Emeritus Leonie Kellaher, BSc, Cities Institute, London Metropolitan University
With nearly 60% of ash remains now retained by bereaved people, we present qualitative findings from recent research which asked what became of these ashes. Data from professionals and bereaved people who retained ashes, in four UK sites, will be discussed with key themes for the Cremation Society being highlighted.
Break for lunch
THIRD WORKING SESSION
ABATE OR BURDEN SHARE - IT'S YOUR DECISION!
by Brendan Day, MBA, F.I.C.C.M.(Dip), Manager, Crematoria Abatement of Mercury Emissions Organisation
In June 2006 all crematoria must indicate if they are going to abate mercury emissions or burden share. Details of the first UK wide survey will be available, indicating the level of abatement and burden sharing.
FLAMELESS COMBUSTION
Frederick Pearson, M.I.E.E., Chairman, Kinglsand Energy Ltd
The Kingsland Electro thermal technology uses microwave in combination with infra red energy, coupled with a susceptor, to produce a high temperature combustion environment within a ceramic cavity. Emissions are predominantly non-toxic vaporised water which is vented to the atmosphere without the need for a chimney. More details will be given during the presentation.
PRESIDENTS' PANEL
Moderator: Mr Harvey Thomas CBE
A lively question and answer session involving Presidents from leading organisations within the death care profession. A wide variety of topics are covered and delegates will have the opportunity to put their questions direct to the leaders of their respective professions.
Closing of Conference
19.30 hrs for 20.00 hrs CONFERENCE BANQUET
(Admission by ticket only)
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For further details and booking forms contact:
The Conference Secretary
The Cremation Society of Great Britain
Brecon House (2nd Floor), 16/16A Albion Place
Maidstone, Kent ME14 5DZ
Tel: +44 (0)1622 688292/3 (Please ask for Sue Jackson)
Fax: +44 (0)1622 686698
E-mail: conference@cremation.org.uk
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