Post cremation appointments privacy statement

Why we collect information about you

We collect information to enable us to facilitate burial or cremation services and any associated supply and installation of memorials or commemoration products.

What information do we collect about you?

  • Name
  • Contact Details
  • Information Regarding Funeral Services and Memorials

Who do we share the information with?

  • Funeral Directors – Contact details if needed
  • Memorial Suppliers – Contact details if needed

Is any information transferred to or stored on servers based outside the European Economic Area?

No

How long do we keep your information?

Data retention information

Record

Legislation

Retention Period

Retention Policy

Register of Cremations

The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008

Permanently

As per The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008

Documents / Certificates / Statutory Forms / Medical Forms Related to Cremations

The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008

15 Years

As per The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008

Correspondence

 

N/A

2 Years

Destroy After Retention Period

Invoices

Financial

6 Years

Destroy After Retention Period

 

 

Receipts

Financial

6 Years

Destroy After Retention Period

Who do we collect information from?

  • You

What are the consequences if we do not collect the data?

  • The council would be unable to fulfil your requirements or requests for appointments and memorialization.

(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2841/contents/made - The Cremation Regulations 2008)

(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/204/contents/made - LACO 77)

Are any decisions about you made by automatic means?

No