Policy to confirm the Councils duty under
section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) act, 1984 for
the burial or cremation for people who die in the borough if no one
else is able to make the necessary arrangements.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2025
Decision due: 17 Feb 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Executive Member - Regulatory
Contact: Frank Harrison, Environmental Health Manager Email: frank.harrison@north-herts.gov.uk.