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Law Commission backs new rules for eco-friendly funerals

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Law Commission backs new rules for eco-friendly funerals

Law Commission backs new rules for eco-friendly funerals

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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

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A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

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Current Affairs

This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

Current Affairs

This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

Cornwall funeral director sentenced over unlawful burial offence

Cornwall funeral director sentenced over unlawful burial offence

Former funeral director in Cornwall, Jack Weekes, has been given a suspended prison sentence…
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 11:48
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Funeral directors convicted after families misled on cremations

Funeral directors convicted after families misled on cremations

The operators of Elkin and Bell Funeral Directors have been convicted of multiple offences…
Monday, 15 December 2025, 14:26
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Central Co-op maps sector role in school bereavement lessons

Central Co-op maps sector role in school bereavement lessons

Central Co-op has called for coordinated funeral sector support to underpin the introduction…
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 15:14
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Epiris begins £700m sale process of Pure Cremation

Epiris begins £700m sale process of Pure Cremation

Private equity firm Epiris has reportedly launched the sale of Pure Cremation, in a process…
Monday, 6 October 2025, 13:36
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Westerleigh memorial boxes inspire new children’s book

Westerleigh memorial boxes inspire new children’s book

Westerleigh Group’s memorial post boxes have inspired a new children’s picture…
Friday, 22 August 2025, 14:44
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Highgate Cemetery drops building plans amid community concerns

Highgate Cemetery drops building plans amid community concerns

The Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust has withdrawn plans for a new Gardeners’ Building…
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 13:39
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Poverty in old age linked to surge in council funerals

Poverty in old age linked to surge in council funerals

Tackling deprivation among older people could reduce the number of funerals paid for by…
Monday, 11 August 2025, 13:48
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ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers

ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has called on the government to…
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 13:36
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Older people ‘bombarded’ with ads for funerals, ASA finds

Older people ‘bombarded’ with ads for funerals, ASA finds

Many older people feel misrepresented and overlooked in advertising, saying they were…
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 13:48
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A.W. Lymn and academy trust launch UK-first death education pilot

A.W. Lymn and academy trust launch UK-first death education pilot

A.W. Lymn and the Archway Learning Trust have launched a national pilot to teach children…
Monday, 16 June 2025, 13:35
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