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from this source amounted to £86.16s. 0d. (included in the
above figures.)
Borough Cremation Service
The General Cemetery Company, who own the Kensal Green
Crematorium situated at the north-west corner of the borough,
agreed with the Council to make a reduced standard charge
of four guineas for cremation of Kensington residents,
subject to certain financial conditions. The agreement came
into force on the 1st January, 1951.
In order to publicise the new facilities, the Council
arranged a Public Meeting, which was held at the Town Hall
on the 10th April, 1951. The principal speaker was the
Rt. Hon. Lord Horder, G.C.V.0., M.D. , F.R.C.P. In addition,
leaflets describing the Kensington Scheme and the advantages
of cremation generally, were distributed widely throughout
the borough.
In 1951, there were 174 Kensington cremations, the net
cost of which to the Council amounted to £115° 10s. Od.
The total of 174 compares with a figure of 60 Kensington
cremations in 1948, which year was taken as the basis on
which the financial provisions of the Agreement were framed.
Medical Examinations of Staff
The Medical Officer of Health undertakes all medical
examinations of staff for the purposes of the Borough
Council's Superannuation Scheme. During the year 197
examinations were made.