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C (11) Mortuary
An up to date mortuary exists with refrigeration for 6
bodies to serve the Boroughs of Erith and Bexley and the
Urban District of Crayford. This building is situated at the
rear of the Council Oifices, Bexley.
During the year the mortuary accommodated 177 bodies,
and post-mortem examinations were carried out in 175
cases 25 inquests were held. 75 bodies were from the Erith
area, and post-mortem examinations were carried out in 75
cases. There were 13 inquests.
C (12) Disinfection and Disinfestation of Bedding,
Clothing, etc.
A joint arrangement is in existence with the Bexley Borough
Council for the disinfection and disinfestation of bedding,
clothing, etc.
There is, also, a cleansing station for dealing with verminous
persons.
In the case of notifiable infectious disease, the service is
carried out free of charge.
It is also available to authorities who wish to make use
of the facilities and in these cases a charge is made based
on the cost of the work.
C (13) Welfare of Old People
The work of the Erith Old People's Welfare Committee
continued during the year. Home visiting and good neighbourly
services are one of the busiest but least publicised
activities of the Committee. The holiday scheme was continued
and 54 parcels were distributed at Christmas to needy
old people who were prevented by ill health from attending
a Christmas dinner and entertainment which was arranged
for old people who would otherwise have been alone at
this time.
C (14) National Assistance Act, 1948,
Section 50 (Burials)
During the year under review it was necessary for the
Council to carry out two burials under the provisions of
the above act.
Case No. 1. Miss E.M.Y. Deceased was 66 years of age
and died in a local nursing home. There were no known
relatives and a death grant was not payable.
Case No. 2. Mr. P.K. Deceased was aged 62 years and
died at his lodgings in Erith. A death grant was received.
Subsequently two persons were traced, residing in Eire, who
claimed relationship with the deceased.