Understanding your obligations under the Burial and Cremation Act 2013 and Regulations

Understanding your obligations under the Burial and Cremation Act 2013 and Regulations

Duration: Half day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

All Council Staff.

 

Overview

Since 2013 in the state of South Australia there has been a single Act and Regulations covering all burials and cremations in South Australia. This course is designed to inform all attendees of their rights and importantly their obligations for ensuring compliance with this legislation.

 

Key Learnings

• The record keeping obligations under The Act.
• What is an Interment Right?
• What is a Plain English Statement?
• What registers must be kept?
• What must happen before a burial or cremation can take place?
• Ownership of Monuments
• Who takes over an interment right when the current holder dies?
• Can Interment Rights be issued for a period of time or in perpetuity
• What are the obligations regarding refunds for surrendered unexercised interment rights;
• General compliance requirement
• 30-minute discussion – ‘6 years on’ – the common questions and issues that have arisen as a result of the new legislation.
• FAQ’s (from experience)

 

Facilitator

Michael Robertson, CEO - Adelaide Cemeteries
Adelaide Cemeteries is the largest provider of cemetery services to the South Australian community and a self-funded statutory authority of the South Australian Government.

Michael has led the charge to position Adelaide Cemeteries as the industry leader for environmental sustainability in Australia.

He spearheaded innovative changes which saw Adelaide Cemeteries be the first in the nation to receive international environmental accreditation.

He oversaw the design of the new $23 million multi-function community facility at Enfield Memorial Park.
Michael is also passionate about ensuring cemeteries are integral parts of the local communities in which they operate. He is working to create community fruit and vegetable gardens and Enfield will have electric vehicle charging points.

Michael has more than 20 years’ executive management experience and holds an MBA.

 

Additional Information

The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has kindly offered to deliver this program Face to Face at the Reflection Rooms, Enfield Memorial Park, off Gordon Street, Clearview. An optional tour of the crematorium and a burial site set-up will now be offered to those who attend Memorial Park.

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face to Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
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For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
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