Dear Sue Whicker

Thank you for your request for information received on 17 November 2021
concerning Cremations carried out  in Buckinghamshire during the last 5
years 2015 to 2020.

This request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 
I can confirm that Buckinghamshire Council does hold information falling
within the description specified in your request.  Please find the
relevant details below:

Please note that the table below reflects the number of burials and
cremations which took place at Buckinghamshire Council cemeteries and
crematoria only.  You would need to contact other cemeteries and
crematoria direct for their numbers.

Year Total Number of Burials Total Number of Cremations
2015 212 3575
2016 197 3514
2017 194 3774
2018 213 3870
2019 197 3490
2020 256 4395

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remember to quote the reference number provided in the subject line of
this email in any future communications.

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your
request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision,
you can contact us at [1][Buckinghamshire Council request email] or by
writing to us at Information Governance, Buckinghamshire Council, The
Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply
directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the
ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the internal review
procedure provided by Buckinghamshire Council.  You can contact the ICO
via their website [2]https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or by writing to
them at Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane,
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  Alternatively, you can phone them on 0303
123 1113.

Yours sincerely,

Stephanie Wallis

Information & Complaint Case Officer

[3][Buckinghamshire Council request email]

[4]Thank you

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