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32. Mortuaries. There are two Mortuaries in the Borough
one in Sun Street and one in Eltham. The one in Eltham is
only regarded as a place for the temporary deposit of a body,
the accommodation being limited to one apartment. At Sun
Street there is separate accommodation for non-infectious
and infectious bodies. There is no Coroner's Court. The
following table shows the extent these Mortuaries were used
during the year.
Sun St. Sun St. Eltham. All Mor(Infectious).
tuaries, 1919.
Number of bodies removed—
(a) for inquest 120 140
(b) for custody 7 — 4 25
Total number 127-4 165
Number of Post-Mortem
Examinations 74- - 80
33. Cemeteries. The two Borough Cemeteries were well
maintained and no complaints were received. There are two
Churchyards still in use, Plumstead and Eltham. The Plumstead
Churchyard is subject to certain regulations contained
in an Order in Council which has had the effect of making a
considerable reduction in the number of interments there.
Notice of all interments has been given to the Public Health
Department by the Sexton in accordance with these Regulations.
During the year it was decided by the Home Office, on the
recommendation of the Ministry of Health, that when an
exhumation licence is issued the Medical Officer of Health
of the District should be notified in order that he may be in
a position to take any action which may appear to be necessary