Clydebank Crematorium is a member of the Federation of British Cremation Authorities and strictly adheres to the Code of Cremation Practice in the management and administration of the Crematorium.
We recognise the importance of the service provided and guarantee all procedures are performed in accordance with statutory regulations.
Crematorium staff
Crematorium staff are required to carry out their duties in a manner that is professional, dignified, sympathetic and caring.
Conduct
The cremation of a human body is a highly emotional occasion and the staff of Clydebank Crematorium have this uppermost at all times, creating and maintaining an atmosphere of reverence and respect throughout the entire proceedings.
Correct identity
- No coffin is accepted at Clydebank Crematorium unless it bears adequate information to identify the deceased person.
- Every care is taken to ensure correct identification throughout, from the moment the coffin is received until the final disposal of the cremated remains.
After committal
- A body is never removed from the crematorium after the Service of Committal except for a lawful purpose.
- On the day when the committal service takes place, as long as the necessary authority to cremate has been received, the coffin containing the deceased is placed into the cremator, exactly as received, and cremated.
- Once in the cremator the coffin and the deceased will not be touched until cremation has been completed. The entire cremated remains are then collected, reduced and dispersed according to instruction received.
Individual cremation
Each coffin given into the care of the Clydebank Crematorium is cremated separately and in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Process Guidance Note 5/2(91) as amended.
Care of cremated remains
The utmost care is taken to ensure cremated remains from each cremation are kept separate; they are removed from the cremator, reduced and placed in a separate container to await final dispersal.
If cremated remains are to be strewn in the Lawns of Remembrance, the ceremony is conducted with great reverence and respect.
A suitable container is always used for all cremated remains leaving Clydebank Crematorium; if they are to be sent by rail or through the post, specially constructed and suitably labelled containers are provided and recommendations laid down by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities are followed.
Metal residue
Metal fragments found amongst cremated remains are disposed of with them; they are never salvaged for any purpose.
Mechanical apparatus
Cremators and all other mechanical apparatus used in the Crematorium are regularly overhauled, cleaned and kept in good repair to ensure perfect working order.
Statutory regulations
All cremations are carried out according to regulations made under the provisions of the Cremations Act and appropriate statutory provisions and regulations applicable to West Dunbartonshire Council. No cremation can take place without the written authority of the Council’s Medical Referee.
