Bereavement information
Hartlepool Crematorium is committed to the sensitive and respectful care of all those entrusted to us. Our policies and processes for infant cremation are aligned with the latest guidance on infant cremation, as per the recommendations of Lord Bonomy’s Infant Cremation Commission, June 2014, Scotland.
We are a member of The Institute of Cemetery and Crematoria Membership (ICCM) and The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA).
Useful contacts for those dealing with bereavement:
- Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity
- Gov.uk - Bereavement
- Baby Bereavement Support Group
- West View Advice and Resource Centre (for help with changes following a bereavement, forms benefits etc)
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- The National Society Of Allied And Independent Funeral Directors
Memorial masons
When purchasing a memorial and arranging installation, it is recommended that the memorial mason be a member of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) or the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM). A Certificate of Compliance should be issued by the memorial mason to the purchaser.
National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM)
British Register of Accredited Memorial Mason (BRAMM)
Grave memorial
It is recommended that all owners of graves with memorials have an appropriate insurance policy. This will cover any repairs that may be required and public liability.