PHA Funerals: Stories from the Frontline

Speakers

Christina Martin
Technical Support Officer
Wealden District Council
UK
Julie Dunk
Former Chief Executive
ICCM
Julie started her career as an archaeologist, where she developed an interest in Victorian cemeteries.
UK
Webinar date: July 7, 2026 11:00 am
Webinar length: 1 hour
Type:  Recorded
CPD: 1

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Public Health Act (PHA) funerals present a unique set of challenges for local authorities, often requiring decisions to be made quickly and with limited information.

In this webinar, Julie Dunk is joined by Christina Martin, a Technical Support Officer working directly within environmental health, to share real-life case studies from the frontline. Drawing on years of practical experience, the session explores what PHA funerals actually look like in practice.

Key themes include:

  • Real-life case studies illustrating the complexity of PHA funerals
  • Decision-making under pressure with limited or incomplete information
  • Understanding family dynamics, disengagement, and dispute
  • The role of tracing, record keeping, and information gathering
  • Supporting families while managing sensitive situations with dignity and statutory responsibility
  • The emotional realities of frontline work and the importance of self-awareness

Hosted via the Finders Development Hub, this webinar forms part of a wider programme of sessions exploring Public Health Act funerals and supporting professionals working across the sector.

Host

Antoinette Simms
Public Sector Development Manager
Finders International
Antoinette is a Public Sector Development Manager at Finders International Probate Genealogists, bringing with her a strong passion for supporting public sector professionals and enhancing collaboration across local authority services. Drawing on previous experience working closely with councils and public bodies, she has developed a clear understanding of the pressures facing the sector, including rising caseloads, legislative change and the importance of effective partnership working. Antoinette combines this experience with a practical, solutions-focused approach, building meaningful relationships and ensuring that organisations are equipped with the knowledge and support required to navigate complex cases with confidence

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