Independent inquiry progress report published

The Chairman of the independent inquiry into infant cremations at Emstrey crematorium in Shrewsbury has submitted his first update report to Shropshire Council.

David Jenkins’ report to council Chief Executive Clive Wright has been published on the inquiry webpages, and can be read by clicking here.

The inquiry has been commissioned by Shropshire Council at the request of bereaved families to look into cases where no ashes were returned to families following the cremation of a baby or unborn child at Emstrey crematorium.

It began in December 2014 and is expected to last several months. It is hoped that a report containing findings, conclusions and recommendations will be published by the end of April 2015.

The agreed terms of reference for the inquiry can also be found on the inquiry webpages.