Glowing report for Inverness Crematorium and its staff
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A Scottish Government annual inspection of burial grounds and cremations authorities has praised the standards and staff at Inverness Crematorium.
The facility provides a full cremation service for the strath and wider Highlands, with 1387 cremations conducted last year.
The crematorium is inspected annually by Scottish Government inspectors and every five years by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities.
The most recent Scottish Government inspection was carried out earlier this month.
The inspection found that the facility 'continues to perform to a high standard, with no shortcomings noted to any aspect of the cremation process'.
It also highlighted that good practice was observed throughout the different stages.
Staff were also praised in terms of how they managed to avoid delays in cremations despite the extensive and noisy ongoing operation to remedy roofing issues at the premises.
The report further stated: “The Crematorium Authority is very fortunate in having such a dedicated, professional, and experienced team at Inverness Crematorium collectively providing a first-class service to the local community and beyond.”
Councillor Graham MacKenzie, chair of the council's communities and place committee, said: “This is a welcome and very positive inspection report and staff at Inverness Crematorium deserve much credit for the standard of service despite the challenging operating environment caused due to the ongoing works.”
Work is also being planned to replace the current cremators at crematorium funding for which was approved from the council’s capital budget in September.
A project group is now taking forward recommendations from a consultant’s report through the design and procurement process.
New legal requirements for emissions standards require the replacement of the current cremators in Inverness.
