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Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

Dorset funeral director backs CMA investigation into fake reviews

Dorset funeral director backs CMA investigation into fake reviews

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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.

Statutory medical examiner system delayed until April 2024

The government has confirmed that the full introduction of the statutory medical examiner…

Lewes cemetery runs out of space

Lewes cemetery in East Sussex has reportedly run out of burial space according to BBC Sussex.

Funerals to go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, NAFD says

William Purves removes logo from Queen’s hearse after backlash

William Purves, the funeral directors who helped organise the late Queen’s funeral…

A.W. Lymn to go green with electric fleet

A.W. Lymn has announced plans to make its non-ceremonial fleet electric.

Woollensbrook Cemetery honours Queen’s Jubilee

Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium has honoured the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting…

Q1 mortality below pre-pandemic levels, CMI finds 

Mortality in the first quarter of 2022 was slightly lower than in the first quarters of 2019…

Funeral costs fall for the first time in 18 years, study finds

The price of a funeral has fallen for the first time in 18 years, according to SunLife’s…

Former funeral director jailed for defrauding grieving victims

Chancellor unveils biggest single-year rates cut in over 30 years

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality,…
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