Services offered at Haycombe Crematorium in Bath are excellent, with one of the highest environmental scores seen nationally, a new report has found.
Councillors Kevin Guy and Tim Ball | Photo © B&NES Council
An inspection of the crematorium earlier this year by an inspector from The Federation of Burial & Cremation Authorities (FBCA) found it complies with three key standards and provides an excellent service overall.
The inspector looked at Haycombe’s cremation and administration facilities and environmental credentials, to ensure that residents continue to receive high standards of service.
Haycombe, which is run by Bath & North East Somerset Council, provides bereavement services to people of all faiths and beliefs, or none, and designs services that are accessible to everyone.
Cremations are carried out in an open, honest and dignified way with a range of services available to support families as they plan their final goodbyes.
The council recently made improvements to reduce carbon emissions and help tackle the climate emergency at Haycombe, including installing a filtration system to eliminate nitrogen oxide and increasing biodiversity with new woodland, wildflower meadows and a beehive.
In 2023 the FBCA awarded Haycombe an Environmental Policy Statement for operating sustainable services.
As part of its inspection feedback this year, the FBCA said: “It was noted by our CEO that the environmental score was one of the highest we have seen for some time, so well done to all on a great achievement.”
Councillor Tim Ball, cabinet member for neighbourhood services at B&NES Council, said: “It was a real pleasure to receive the FBCA’s report and be reassured that the council is continuing to provide excellent support and services for residents at the worst times in their lives.
“This is down to the commitment and passion of our team at Haycombe who do exceptional work all year round.
“Increasing sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, so it is also pleasing that Haycombe’s high environmental credentials were noted by the inspector.
“Well done to everyone who helped us achieve this excellent rating.”
