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Cemetery Waste – An issue not to be buried

Operational burial facilities across the UK all have one thing in common, they produce excess burial arisings during their operational processes, which requires temporary storage on site prior to subsequent off site disposal to a licensed landfill site. However many sites across the UK are undertaking practices which breach the current statutory requirements for waste management, leaving them liable to fines from the Environment Agency and HMRC.

May 31, 2022

Cemeteries & Crematoria

A CDS Review of the new EA Guidance - Protecting Groundwater From Human Burials – Environmental Permit Requirements from 1st April 2022

The Environment Agency published an update to the guidance surrounding cemeteries and environmental permitting, which has since superseded all previous guidance notes as off 1st April 2022. This update is separate from the recent DEFRA review, which is yet to be published. This document aims to provide our clients with a simple review of the major changes identified in the updated guidance and how these changes may impact the operation of a limited number of existing cemeteries and the impacts the changes will have to proposed cemetery extensions and new cemetery sites going through planning after 1st April 2022. Please read our other guidance document regarding the changes to good practice which will impact existing cemeteries.

May 10, 2022

Cemetery Image
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Changes to the Minimum good practice groundwater protection requirements - A CDS Review

The Environment Agency published an update to the guidance surrounding cemeteries and environmental permitting, which has since superseded all previous guidance notes as of 1st April 2022. This update is separate from the recent DEFRA review, which is yet to be published. This document aims to provide our clients with a simple review of the major changes identified in the updated guidance and how these changes may impact the operation existing cemeteries with regards to the required minimum good practice groundwater protection requirements

May 10, 2022

Water filled grave
Cemeteries & Crematoria

BBC South Today - Burials Feature with Alexis Green featuring the Environmental Stewardship Group, Memoria and The CDS Group.

The CDS Group helped to support an article published by BBC South Today on the Environmental Impact of the bereavement sector and the challenges faced in leading the sector towards sustainability. We were delighted to see that a historically 'taboo' subject had made it into the light and we hope this can be the catalyst for real change in the sector.

October 7, 2021

Electric Cremation
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Research Paper - "A comparison of gas and electric cremator emissions in the UK" by Ben Copeland

Following Ben Copeland’s return to The CDS Group upon completion of his degree, we are planning on releasing his research paper “A comparison of gas and electric cremator emissions in the UK” to the industry by the end of June.

June 9, 2021

Photo by Singkham from Pexels
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Environmental Stewardship Group Launch.

On the 1st March 2021 the Bereavement Sector saw the launch of a collaboration between the Cremation Society of Great Britain, the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities and The CDS Group under the title of the Environmental Stewardship Group.

March 2, 2021

Cemeteries & Crematoria

Completed Project - Hazlemere Cemetery at Penn Road for Buckinghamshire Council - November 2020

The CDS Group are proud to hand over to Buckinghamshire Council a beautifully designed and built new cemetery and administration building at Penn Road, High Wycombe.

November 27, 2020

CDS designed administration building at Penn Road, High Wycombe
Cemeteries & Crematoria

CDS win planning approval for a new cemetery in Hound and a consent for a maintenance depot and glass house facility for Huntingdon Town Council

CDS win planning approval for a new cemetery in Hound and a consent for a maintenance depot and glass house facility for Huntingdon Town Council

September 21, 2020

The CDS Group, New Cemetery
Cemeteries & Crematoria

CDS win planning approval for Charnwood Borough Council new cemetery

The CDS Group are delighted to announce that planning approval has been granted for the new cemetery on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council.

September 1, 2020

The CDS Group, New Cemetery
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Cemeteries and Crematorium - Environmental Impact and Green Agenda

The CDS Group are continuing to strive to reduce the carbon footprint of the bereavement industry, which as it stand to date is significant, by utilising modern technology and highlighting the impact of our choices. In addition to the carbon footprint, current burial practices and materials are also contributing to environmental impact of valuable groundwater resources. This article highlights the issues within the bereavement industry and how simple changes can lead to significant results.

August 28, 2020

Cemeteries & Crematoria

Planning approval gained by The CDS Group for Hambleton Crematorium

The CDS Group are delighted to announce planning approval has been granted today for the development of a crematorium in Skipton on Swale, North Yorkshire on behalf of Hambleton District Council.

July 30, 2020

The CDS Group, Hambleton Crematorium Design with Electric Cremators, Green Agenda
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Huntingdon Crematorium takes shape!

Working on behalf of Huntingdon Town Council (HTC), The CDS Group are delighted to release some of the first images of the “Green Crematorium” as it is being constructed.

July 7, 2020

Cemeteries & Crematoria

The UK Cremation Industry Emissions

The UK Cremation Industry must make a change in order to tackle climate change.

March 16, 2020

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Is there an environmentally friendly way to die?

Is there an environmentally friendly way to die? CDS were consulted over an article to be placed in the environmental journal. The article is an extremely interesting read.

November 19, 2019

General

Cemetery Development Services - UK Green Building Council Membership

Cemetery Development Services, following our push towards sustainable development, increasing biodiversity and ensuring that all of our sites have a positive impact on the environment are delighted to confirm our membership with the UK Green Building Council.

October 29, 2019

Cemeteries & Crematoria

Buntingford Town Council

Another CDS development progressing well. A beautiful site in the vicinity of St Bartholomew’s Church, Buntingford. CDS are delighted to be working on this project for Buntingford Town Council.

September 25, 2019

Buntingford Town Council Cemetery Design and Development
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Dacorum Borough Council

Working on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council, The CDS Group are delighted to see the construction of the new cemetery progressing well and on schedule. From investigating the site for suitability as a cemetery through to both the building and landscape design, planning and now construction; we have thoroughly enjoyed working with Dacorum Borough Council on this exciting project. We are looking forward to official open day of operation in Spring 2020.

September 23, 2019

Dacorum Borough Council Cemetery Design and Development - Construction
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Bedford Cemetery

Following ongoing issues of surface water flooding in the recent extension area of Norse Road Cemetery, Bedford, The CDS Group were commissioned to undertake an assessment of the issues observed on site and to design an engineered drainage solution to resolve the issue. Our in house drainage team headed by Alex Vickers designed a solution to the surface water problem.

August 14, 2019

Bedford Cemetery Drainage Design and Installation
Cemeteries & Crematoria

Syston Cemetery

Syston Cemetery was formally opened this month by the local MP Edward Argar. CDS designed the cemetery and building and have worked closely with the Council to ensure a smooth transition from design, through tender process and on to the formal opening.

August 8, 2019

Syston Cemetery Grand Opening
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