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Fulham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948
Section 50: Burial or Cremation of the Dead.
Fifteen funerals were arranged under the provisions
of this Section. The funerals were carried out by
Mr. J. Goulborn, of 62, Greyhound Road, who has been given
the contract to carry out the funerals for the Fulham Borough
Council. Mr. Goulborn previously held a similar contract
with the London County Council.
Details of the cost of the Burials are as follows
| £ | S. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * 15 Funerals as per contract | 110. | 7. | 6. | |||
| 2 Removals of drowned bodies from foreshore of River Thames | 2. | 15. | 0. | 113. | 2. | 6. |
| Less amount recovered from estate of deceased, or by gifts, or responsible relatives traced | 42. | 5. | 6. | |||
| Balance being cost to Council | 70. | 17. | 0. | |||
* The cost of the funerals varies, the average cost
of an adult being approximately £9 as against £2
for a child.
Section 47. Removal to suitable premises of persons in
need of care and attention.
There were no removals made under the provisions
of this Section.
Application was made to the West London
Magistrate's Court for a hearing of one case, but the person
died two days prior to the date of hearing.