Cynhadledd y Rhosyn Gwyn
Cynhadledd y Rhosyn Gwyn
Stori Ein Sylfaenydd
Cynhadledd y Rhosyn Gwyn
Cynhadledd y Rhosyn Gwyn
Stori Ein Sylfaenydd
Ahmed Alsisi yw'r Caplan, yr Awdur, a'r Entrepreneur a sefydlodd White Rose Functions and Memorials, un o wasanaethau angladd mwyaf cynhwysol y DU. Ganwyd Ahmed yn Gaza, a goroesodd ryfel a thrawma, gwnaeth Gaerdydd yn gartref iddo ac adeiladu bywyd a oedd wedi'i gysegru i wasanaethu ac iacháu.
Cyflawniadau Allweddol:
Gwasanaeth Arloesol: Yn 21 oed, sefydlodd y cartref angladdau Mwslimaidd cyntaf yng Nghymru, gan ehangu'n ddiweddarach i White Rose Funerals (2016), a dyfodd yn gyflym trwy ganolbwyntio ar drugaredd wirioneddol a chynhwysiant heb ei ail (yn gwasanaethu teuluoedd Mwslimaidd, Sicaidd, Hindŵaidd, Teithwyr, Byddar, Cristnogol, a seciwlar).
Arweinydd y Diwydiant: Mae Ahmed yn eiriolwr cydnabyddedig dros newid, gan gynghori Senedd Cymru ar brofedigaeth a lles. Sefydlodd hefyd Gynhadledd Galar a Llesiant Meddwl Cymru, sef platfform sy'n ymroddedig i drawsnewid ôl-ofal ledled y DU.
Cenhadaeth: Mae ei daith yn dangos sut y gall empathi a menter weithio law yn llaw i amharu ar safonau corfforaethol a blaenoriaethu gofal personol, sy'n cael ei yrru gan y gymuned.
Stori Ein Sylfaenydd
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Make suicide prevention training mandatory for funeral directors, teachers, NHS front-line staff, and emergency responders.
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Leverage charity funding to minimise government expenses while expanding reach.
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Develop a national suicide prevention framework with training standards and outcome reporting.
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Launch public awareness campaigns to destigmatise mental health and bereavement — especially post-suicide.
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Establish rapid referral pathways from trained professionals to crisis and long-term mental health services.
Why it matters:
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Suicide remains the leading cause of death under 35 in the UK, with over 7,000 deaths in 2023, including nearly 6,000 in England and Wales alone — the highest number since 1999
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Front-line professionals like funeral directors, teachers, NHS staff, and first responders are often the first to notice distress but lack training.
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National accreditation exists, but uptake is fragmented and underutilised.
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Early recognition and compassionate intervention saves lives and supports families through traumatic loss
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A unified national programme fosters community resilience and collective responsibility
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Why it matters:
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Persistent delays in burials and cremations, due to storage and examiner service constraints.
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Funeral directors rely on hospital mortuaries for extended periods, stressing coroners and NHS facilities.
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Average funeral arrangements now span 4 weeks, intensifying grief and disrupting cultural rituals.
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Diminishing forensic capacity risks increasing case outsourcing to England — heightening cost, delay, and stress.
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Local cemeteries, such as those in Cardiff, offer “at-need” graves for Muslim families—this could be expanded to include stock graves. Additionally, same-day and next-day cremations must be integrated into public provision to meet urgent community needs.
Facility design & financial considerations:
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A modular mortuary — like those from Elite Systems GB — could offer a cost-effective, flexible solution. These facilities:
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Respect HBN (Health Building Note) and HTM (Health Technical Memorandum) standards.
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Support integration of digital MRI/CT scanning, refrigerated storage, viewing rooms, and ergonomic design for staff.
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Offer fast construction, sustainability (solar panels, green roofs), and customisation to fit existing estate footprints.
Estimated build components:
Component Approximate Spec Details
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Building footprint ~500–800 m2 (including storage, MRI suite, viewing & admin areas).
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Refrigerated storage units Capacity for 10–20 bodies.
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Digital MRI/CT suite Lead-lined enclosure, HVAC ventilation, operator area.
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Staff & admin areas Secure offices, workspaces, utilities.
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Family viewing rooms 1–2 quiet, dignified spaces.
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Sustainability features Solar panels, green roofing, A-rated energy.
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Access infrastructure such as secure loading bays, parking, service doors.
Cost estimate (indicative):
Comparable modular mortuary projects in the UK are estimated between £3 million and £7 million, depending on finishes, scanning equipment, and sustainability measures.
Potential to generate income:
Cardiff and Newport’s Senior Coroners have already expressed willingness to share a regional public mortuary — increasing efficiency and reducing duplication.
A shared model also offers clear income opportunities:
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MRI scans in place of invasive postmortems — Many Welsh families currently use Oxford University for postmortem MRI scans at an average charge of £500 per case. A Cardiff–Newport facility could retain this income locally.
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Cross-border referrals — Families from other parts of Wales or neighbouring regions in England could access services, bringing additional revenue.
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Partnership services — The facility could contract with funeral directors for storage, rapid-release postmortems, and urgent cremation/burial support.
This model ensures not only dignity and efficiency but also financial sustainability for the councils involved.
What needs to be done:-
Secure Welsh Government funding for a public mortuary in Cardiff with digital MRI scanning.
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Develop the site into a bereavement centre offering emotional and practical support (benefits, probate, housing)
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Establish an NHS Death Aftercare Service in Cardiff, based on the Swansea model.
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Enact legally binding standards for maximum mortuary holding times.
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Build a workforce plan to address Wales’s shortage of forensic pathology specialists.
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Create urgent burial/cremation schemes in council-run facilities with subsidies for low-income families
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Establish council–private crematoria partnerships to offer reduced-rate urgent cremations
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Why it matters:
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Deaf individuals, ethnic minorities, and those with language or literacy barriers often face delays or exclusion.
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Rural and underserved areas suffer from inconsistent bereavement support.
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Cultural insensitivity by providers can alienate families during grief.
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Delayed or inappropriate support raises risks of complicated grief, depression, and suicide.
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Broken trust in services means families may avoid seeking help in future crises
What needs to be done:
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Provide interpreter services, culturally sensitive counselling, and multilingual materials throughout Wales.
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Fund cultural competence training for bereavement professionals, coroners’ staff,
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Create Bereavement Liaison Officer roles in each health board to bridge hospitals, registrars, funeral directors, and community services.
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Standardise bereavement pathways for equal access regardless of postcode
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Launch a national bereavement care charter with measurable equality and inclusion
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Expand digital and remote bereavement services to support rural and mobility-restricted communities
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Ein Cenhadaeth
I helpu trefnwyr angladdau, gweithwyr proffesiynol, elusennau a chymunedau i ddarparu gofal sy'n mynd y tu hwnt i ddiwrnod yr angladd - gofal sy'n iacháu, yn cysylltu ac yn cynnal.
Drwy addysg, ymgynghoriaeth a chydweithio, ein nod yw ailddiffinio ôl-ofal fel cyfrifoldeb moesol a chyfle busnes, gan sicrhau bod pob teulu, ym mhob cymuned, yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu cefnogi a'u deall.
Stori Ein Sylfaenydd
“Nid tosturi yn unig yw ôl-ofal — mae'n drawsnewidiad. Mae'n cryfhau teuluoedd, cymunedau, a'r proffesiwn ei hun.” - Ahmed Alsisi, Sylfaenydd White Rose