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Intelligent Funeral Security Solutions

Protect the deceased and families at funeral homes and crematoriums with SECOM's intelligent funeral security solutions.

At SECOM, we understand the profound importance of dignity and trust within the funeral sector. 

Following the Fuller Inquiry, the industry faces increased scrutiny around mortuary safety and governance. Maintaining public confidence, ensuring accountability, and protecting sensitive areas are paramount to your operations. We specialise in:

  • Customised funeral security systems designed around your facility’s unique needs
  • Advanced solutions for protecting the dignity of the deceased, securing sensitive areas, and ensuring compliance with evolving sector expectations and audit trails
  • Scalable security options for single or multi-site funeral operations
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Deter misconduct, protect reputation, and enhance peace of mind

The funeral sector faces unique challenges in maintaining public trust, especially in light of the Fuller Inquiry and the new regulations it has created. Ensuring visible yet respectful security can significantly help reassure grieving families and staff. Our advanced funeral security systems are designed to support accountability, provide a clear chain of custody, and deter misconduct, directly addressing concerns highlighted by the Fuller Inquiry.

From front-of-house monitoring to restricted access in sensitive areas, SECOM helps you protect staff, visitors, and the deceased. Our solutions are crafted to enhance overall crematorium security and funeral home security, supporting both safety and professionalism throughout your facility. Our systems can also integrate lone worker protection, intruder alarms, and secure entry systems, further supporting a professional and safe environment.

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How SECOM enhance security and compliance in your funeral home

SECOM Air: Streamlined incident reporting & audit trails

SECOM AIR is a cloud-based platform for streamlined incident reporting and secure, GDPR compliant visitor management, vital for tracking movement. Integrated with funeral CCTV security, it replaces paper logbooks for real-time logging, evidence gathering, and reporting. The system offers real-time family notifications for transfers, fostering transparency. It ensures clear audit trails, proactive governance, discrete oversight, and rapid response, directly addressing Fuller Inquiry accountability and enhancing customer care.

CCTV Systems: Discreet oversight and compliance readiness

While CCTV in mortuary and post-mortem areas isn’t yet mandatory, pressure is rising after the Fuller Inquiry’s focus on funeral security and governance. Our discreet, high-quality funeral home CCTV systems help organisations meet emerging expectations. With secure access, built-in audit trails, and footage review protocols, our funeral home CCTV supports dignity, oversight, and site protection. Prepare early for likely regulation changes and ensure constant, sensitive monitoring of funeral environments.

Intruder Alarms: Robust protection for all areas

Intruder alarms in funeral settings aren’t yet a legal requirement, it has highlighted growing concerns around funeral security and access control. Our advanced funeral home intruder alarm systems provide discreet, reliable protection across public areas and sensitive spaces alike. With 24/7 monitoring, tamper alerts, and secure perimeter coverage, they help maintain site integrity and public trust. Get ahead of any future regulations with futureproofed funeral security measures.

Access Control: Preventing unwanted access

Controlling access within funeral homes is vital for preserving dignity, chain of custody, and overall funeral security. SECOM’s managed access control systems prevent unauthorised entry to sensitive areas like mortuaries and preparation rooms. With detailed audit trails and logged deceased transfers, they support clear accountability and protect critical spaces. Stay ahead of likely regulations with secure entry solutions that uphold safety and professionalism throughout your funeral premises.

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Protect your funeral home and stay compliant

Step 1

Speak with our experts to assess your security and compliance needs. We’ll provide a free, no-obligation consultation to tailor a solution for you.

Step 2

We’ll provide a custom quote for a full security solution, including funeral CCTV security, access control, and intruder alarms to keep your facility safe.

Step 3

Our engineers will install the system with minimal disruption and provide training on how to use it, ensuring smooth implementation.

Step 4

Enjoy peace of mind knowing that our continuous support will help keep you operating smoothly, with the best tools for effective funeral security and compliance.

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Get all-round funeral security from SECOM

Every funeral practice runs differently, with distinct layouts and operational flows. That’s why SECOM delivers tailored security and management systems that support enhanced accountability, robust protection, and smoother facility operations, all with minimal disruption. Our systems do more than just deter threats; they help you uphold the highest standards of care and compliance.

Physical

We have extensive experience in designing, manufacturing and installing physical security systems, from grilles & gates to anti-ramming posts; all installed quickly and discreetly.
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Staff Attack Alarm

Protect your valued employees as they carry out a vital service. The system discreetly allows staff to call for help, with full geo-locational data, allowing your staff member to be easily found and helped.
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Fire & Life Safety

Protect your funeral home or crematorium from the debilitating effects of fire. Our range of fire-stopping and fire-prevention products will help minimise damage and keep you in business.
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Why choose SECOM?

  • Our team has extensive experience providing security solutions for multiple sensitive sectors, including funeral services.
  • We offer around-the-clock monitoring and support that helps you boost safety and maintain daily operations without interruption.
  • Experienced engineers are trained in working with high-care environments, ensuring respectful and discreet installation of funeral home CCTV systems and other solutions.
  • SECOM holds several industry accreditations, such as NSI Gold and ISO certifications.

FAQs

What specific challenges does SECOM’s funeral security address following the Fuller Inquiry?

The Fuller Inquiry highlighted critical needs for enhanced security and governance within the funeral sector, particularly concerning mortuary safety and the protection of the deceased. SECOM’s solutions directly address these by offering discreet funeral CCTV security, robust access control for funeral homes, and comprehensive incident reporting via SECOM AIR.

These systems help to deter misconduct, ensure accountability through audit trails, and protect against trespass on funeral home grounds, aligning your operations with evolving regulatory expectations and maintaining public trust.

What is the Fuller Inquiry and why does it matter for funeral security?

The Fuller Inquiry was an independent investigation that highlighted significant concerns regarding practices within the funeral sector, particularly focusing on mortuary safety, governance, and the respectful handling of the deceased. 

For funeral security, it underscores the critical need for enhanced accountability, robust security measures like funeral home CCTV systems and access control for funeral homes, and transparent operations to restore and maintain public trust.

Can SECOM’s CCTV for funeral homes provide the level of discreet monitoring required in sensitive areas?

Absolutely. Our CCTV for funeral homes is selected and installed with the utmost sensitivity and respect. We ensure cameras are strategically placed for effective monitoring without being intrusive. 

These funeral home CCTV systems are designed to provide clear footage for audit and accountability purposes, while adhering to strict privacy protocols and compliance requirements, crucial for maintaining dignity in post-mortem areas and private chapels.

What role do funeral home intruder alarms play in protecting facilities that may be unoccupied for periods?

Funeral home intruder alarms are critical for protecting your premises, especially during periods when staff may not be on-site. These advanced alarm systems provide immediate alerts for any attempted unauthorised entry or trespass, deterring potential intruders and ensuring a rapid response from security personnel or authorities. 

They safeguard sensitive areas, equipment, and the sanctity of the space, enhancing overall funeral security and providing peace of mind.

How does access control for funeral homes contribute to maintaining chain of custody and dignity?

Access control for funeral homes is essential for managing who can enter and exit sensitive areas like mortuaries and preparation rooms. By implementing secure access points, you can ensure that only authorised staff are present in these locations. 

This not only prevents unauthorised access and misconduct but also creates a clear digital audit trail of entries and exits, supporting accountability and maintaining a respectful environment for the deceased at all times, a key aspect of comprehensive funeral security.

Is SECOM Air designed specifically for the funeral sector, and how does it integrate with other security systems?

While SECOM Air is a versatile incident reporting platform, its capabilities are highly beneficial and adaptable for the funeral sector, particularly when integrated with funeral CCTV security. It allows for the rapid logging of any incident, linking directly to relevant CCTV footage for evidence. 

This streamlined process supports proactive governance, provides comprehensive audit trails, and enhances your overall funeral security by offering a centralised system for managing and responding to security events effectively, living up to the standards emphasised by the Fuller Inquiry.

How do SECOM's funeral security solutions help funeral homes maintain compliance and build trust in the wake of the Fuller Inquiry?

Our solutions provide a comprehensive approach, from funeral home CCTV systems that offer transparent oversight and audit trails to access control for funeral homes that ensures secure, tracked entry to sensitive areas. 

These integrated systems help deter misconduct and demonstrate proactive governance, directly addressing the scrutiny highlighted by the Inquiry and reinforcing public trust in your funeral security.

Are SECOM's security solutions adaptable for both small funeral homes and larger crematorium security requirements?

Yes, our funeral security systems are highly scalable and customisable. Whether you manage a small, independent funeral home or a large crematorium complex, we design solutions that fit your specific layout and operational needs. 

This includes tailored funeral home CCTV systems, funeral home intruder alarms, and access control for funeral homes to ensure optimal protection for any size of facility, contributing to robust crematorium security.

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