I am writing to request the following information regarding funerals arranged by the Council under Section 46 Public Health Act.

1. How many such funerals has the Council arranged since 15th March 2021?
None.

2. In each case please disclose:
a) The name and last residential address of the deceased: Not applicable.
b) The deceased’s dates of birth and death: Not applicable.
c) Whether the deceased’s next of kin/family members have been traced: Not applicable.
d) Whether the deceased’s estate has been referred to the Government Legal Department or elsewhere: Not applicable.

3. Has the Council passed this information to any other individual or organisation (either formally through a FOI request or by other means)?
We respond to all FOIs so yes, but no/not applicable as no information to provide.

4. Does the Council work with any genealogist? If so, which?
No. not applicable.

5. Does the Council publish a list of Public Health Funerals it has arranged? If so:
a) Where is the list published (please provide web url if on-line)?
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-and-meetings/open-data/datasets-and-open-data/
b) How often is the list updated?
As and when needed.
c) When was the list last updated?
2018. It is reviewed each quarter and updated when required.

6. Who in the Council is responsible for the Council’s Public Health Funerals? Please advise us of their names and contact details.
Community & Trading Standards Team – 01635 503242.