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Ian Quance Legacy

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The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Edge IT Systems Ltd have agreed to a package of sponsorships in memory of former ICCM President and Edge employee, Ian Quance

Ian served on the ICCM Board from 2009, and became President in 2010, a role he took great pride in. Ian contributed much to the ICCM, including rewriting the HNC accredited cemetery management course, and developing a similar course for natural burial ground management. Ian also took on the role of tutor and helped and supported many students in their studies. He also promoted the natural burial charter and was a real champion of environmental issues within the bereavement sector. The ICCM awarded Ian a Fellowship in 2013 in recognition of his many and varied contributions.

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Unfortunately, Ian died earlier this year, leaving a large hole in so many lives. The Board and Edge wanted to honour Ian’s memory and his legacy in an appropriate way, reflecting his interests and passions. As a result, three initiatives have been agreed:

1. Ian Quance Award for Outstanding Environmental Improvement

This will be a prestigious award for ICCM members on behalf of their cemetery or crematorium. It will be given to those who develop and introduce initiatives and improvements that have a real and positive impact on the environment. The Board of Directors will publish the relevant criteria and will act as the judges.

2. ICCM Environmental Toolbox

The ICCM will create and maintain an Environmental Toolbox for members to use. The Toolbox will contain practical tips for cemeteries and crematoria to use to reduce their impact on the environment. Edge will contribute to the costs involved in creating and maintaining the Toolbox so that members can access it for free.

3. ICCM Photographic Competition

Edge will sponsor the annual ICCM photographic competition. This has in fact started, with the prize for the best photograph in the 2022 competition rising from £50.00 to £100.00. For future years, a new category relating to the environment will be introduced to honour Ian Quance.

Ian was a great character, who loved nature and cared passionately about his chosen work sector. He contributed a lot to the ICCM and the wider bereavement sector, and through the sponsorship arrangements with Edge his memory will live on.

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