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(a) Cases where the funeral
expenses have been fully recovered 13
(b) Cases where part only of the expenses
has been recovered 11
(i) Number of these where balance
of expenses will be recovered 2 (amounting to
£15. 13s. 1d.)
(ii) Number of these where there is
no estate or "liable" relative 6
(iii) Number of these where "liable"
relatives are unable to
contribute 3
(c) Cases where full cost has been
borne by the Council 9
(i) Number of these where there is
no estate or "liable" relative 6
(ii) Number of these where "liable"
relatives are unable to
contribute 3
Amount recovered by end of year £238. 19s. 4d.
Additional amount expected to be
recovered 15. 13s. 1d. £254. 12s. 5d.
Irrecoverable 134. 17s. 4d.
Total cost £389. 9s. 9d.
It is of interest to note that of the thirty-three cases
dealt with, ten were eligible for Death Grant from the Ministry
of National Insurance. The total amount recovered from this
source amounted to £87. 0s. 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 1955, there were two hundred and fifty-four Kensington
cremations, in comparison with one hundred and ninety-six in
1954 and two hundred and twelve in 1953 and sixty in 1948; the
latter 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 one hundred and sixtyfour
examinations were made.