Burial capacity
Islington Council renewed its joint cemetery service with Camden, ensuring continued burial provision for a decade.
Islington Council approved the renewal of its joint cemetery and cremation service agreement with Camden Council in February 2026. This decision ensures the continued operation of the Islington & Camden Cemetery Service (ICCS) for another decade, maintaining the existing partnership principles for burial provision across both boroughs.
The agreement, which has been in place for over 20 years, designates Islington as the Lead Authority for the shared service. It also outlines financial management through a ring-fenced trading account and confirms that land and building ownership remains with each council.
Key facts
- Islington Council approved renewing its joint cemetery service with Camden Council in February 2026. Source
- The renewal ensures the Islington & Camden Cemetery Service operates for another decade. Source
- The decision was made at an Executive meeting on 12 February 2026. Source
- Islington Council acts as the Lead Authority for the shared service. Source
- The partnership has been in place for over 20 years. Source
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