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LEVEL

All Levels

WHY THIS COURSE?

A practical, interactive course that builds confidence in handling legal and safety issues, managing memorials, and understanding the importance of having effective systems in place.

DURATION

1 day

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Anyone involved in managing or working in a cemetery, or responsible for cemetery operations.

DELIVERY

In Person

WHAT'S COVERED?

Learn about the legal, health, and safety aspects of memorial management, including:

Inspection of memorials
How to start inspections
Initial inspection procedures
Completing inspection forms
Conducting visual and physical inspections
Actions following inspections
Planning a programme of work
Consecrated ground (England only)
Other considerations and MoJ/HSE guidance
Codes of practice and registration schemes
Right to erect a memorial
Managing unauthorised memorials
Practical inspection exercises

PROGRAMME

10.00 Sign in and Introduction

16.00 Finish

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INVESTMENT for MEMBERS

£155 + VAT

INVESTMENT for NON MEMBERS

£195 + VAT

Meet Your Instructor

MARTIN BIRCH FICCM (Dip)

Martin is Chairman of the ICCM Board and Operations Manager for Bereavement and Registration Services in the City of Cardiff. He began his career as a gravedigger and gardener, progressing to Cremator Technician, Administrator, and later management roles.

Martin is Cardiff’s Operations Manager for Bereavement Services, he began as a gravedigger and advanced to senior management.

Booking Terms and Conditions
·      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.
·      Cancellations made less than 7 working days before the event will not be refunded and you will be charged the full fee. No refund will be given for non-attendance.
·      Substitution of delegates at no extra charge maybe made by emailing ICCM – enquiries@iccm-uk.com.
·      Numbers of delegates per course will be restricted to 15.
·      The fee for the online training covers attendance and documentation. 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, or the instructor should this be necessary.
·      As part of the booking process we will record your name and email address, this will also be used to request voluntary feedback after the course date – if you do not want your details to be held after the course has run then please inform us for them to be deleted.
·      Your details will not be processed for any other function, any feedback received may be shared anonymously for marketing purposes only.

Management of Memorials

MARTIN BIRCH FICCM (Dip)