The Imperial Hotel, Torquay
Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th and Friday 12th July 2002
14.15
Opening of Conference and Presidential Address, the Rt. Hon. the Earl Grey
14.30
Funding of Crematoria and Cemeteries, Mr Richard Harbord Secretary, MPhil, IPFA, IRRV, FCLA, CIPFA Representative and Managing Director of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
"Break Out" Session
15.30
Building the Gates to Elysium: The Architecture of Post War British Crematoria, Dr Hilary J Grainger, BA(Hons), Ph.D. FRSA. Associate Dean and Head of Historical and Professional Studies, Staffordshire University
19.00
Welcome Evening and Viewing of Exhibition
9.30
Changing Christian Beliefs about Life after Death, The Very Revd. David L Edwards D.D., O.B.E.
10.15
Abrupt Death, Abrupt Disposal? Unexpected Loss and Bereavement Support, Gordon Riches BEd, MA(Ed), M.A. Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Education, Human Sciences and Law, University of Derby
Discussion
10.40
Coffee
10.55
Purchasing at Need Funerals: The Changing Social Context, Dr Jenny Hockey B.A., Ph.D. Social Anthropology. Reader at the University of Hull
Discussion
11.30
The Work of the Churches' Funeral Group, Revd Dr Paul P J Sheppy, B.D. (London), Ph.D. (Leeds), The Churches' Group on Funerals at Cemeteries and Crematoria
Discussion
12.45
Delegates' Lunch
14.30
Civil Registration: Vital Change, Mr Kieron Mahony, Legislation and Policy Manager, General Register Office, Office for National Statistics
Discussion
15.10
Where Have All the Ashes Gone?, Leonie Kellaher, B.Sc. Principal Research Officer, Faculty of Environmental and Social Studies, University of North London
Discussion
15.45
Cremation in Australia, Mr Peter D MacLean PSM, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, Perth
Cremation in France, Monsieur Pierre Vidallet, President, La Société des Crématoriums de France
Cremation in Greece, Ms Tania Kolias, journalist
Discussion
17.00
Tea
9.30
The Cremation Act 1902: from Private to Local to General Mr Stephen White, MSc (Wales), BA (Oxon), Dip.Crim. (Cantab), Visiting Lecturer, Cardiff Law School, University of Wales
Discussion
10.15
Crematorium Medical Referees: Which Way Forward?, Dr David McLay, O.B.E., former Chief Medical Officer of Strathclyde Police, Medical Referee for Glasgow(Mayhill) and Craigton Crematoria
Discussion
Coffee
11.10
The Anatomy Act and Cremation, Dr Jeremy S Metters C.B., MA, FRCOG, FFPHM, HM Inspector of Anatomy, Department of Health
Discussion
11.45
The Forensic History of Tooth Restoration and he Problem for the Forensic Scientist, Professor David K Whittaker, BDS, Ph.D., FRSA, F.D.S.R.C.S., Dip. Forens. Odont, University of Wales College of Medicine
Discussion
12.30
Lunch
14.30
The Work of the Retained Organs Commission: One Year On, Mr Steve Catling, Chief Executive, Retained Organs Commission, NHS
15.15
Presidents' Panel
Harvey Thomas C.B.E., Member of Council of Cremation Society, Moderator
Adrian Hale, President, British Institute of Embalmers
Richard Fenn, President, British Institute of Funeral Directors
Michael Critchley, President, National Association of Memorial Masons
16.00
Closing of Conference
19.30
Conference Banquet
