Bereavement Support
Bereavement support is a vital part of the UK funeral profession’s responsibility to families, encompassing emotional care, practical guidance, and referrals to specialist services. As expectations around aftercare grow, funeral directors, arrangers, and service providers play an increasingly active role in helping clients navigate grief and access appropriate support. Funeral Service Times covers developments in bereavement care, including partnerships with counselling organisations, community outreach, staff training, memorial events, and policy initiatives—supporting professionals in delivering compassionate, meaningful aftercare in line with evolving best practice.
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryBusiness
Neville Funerals opens new Dunstable branch
Neville Funerals has announced the opening of a new branch at Dunstable this month. The property offers over 3,600 sq…
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Dec- 2020 -9 DecemberLatest News
Over 8 million people experienced a sudden loss in 2020
Co-op has revealed that at least 8 million people have experienced the sudden death of a loved one this year.…
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Sep- 2020 -25 SeptemberFeatures
Children’s Funerals: complex, bespoke & not for profit
As a business, much like many others, we deliver all children’s funerals free of charge for our services and all…
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11 SeptemberCommunity
Eastbourne directors use art therapy to help bereaved during Covid-19
An Eastbourne funeral directors combined art classes with bereavement support to help those who have lost loved ones during the…
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Aug- 2020 -11 AugustPeople
Leeds funeral homes walk one million steps to support hospice
Team members from five funeral homes in Leeds are walking one million steps to raise hundreds of pounds to support…
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Apr- 2020 -21 AprilCoronavirus
SAIF offers advice on remembering a loved one while social distancing
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has offered advice on remembering a loved one while social…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards
In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…
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Mar- 2020 -19 MarchBusiness
Coles Funeral Director’s Bereavement Support Hub to provide aid amid Covid-19
Cardiff-based Coles Funeral Director’s is offering its support to the local community in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. The…
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Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberCommunity
Norfolk funeral home launches suicide support training
A suicide bereavement support course has been launched by a Norfolk funeral home. Rosedale Funeral Home is launching the course…
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11 DecemberCommunity
Co-operative Funeralcare launches Christmas initiative
The Co-operative Funeralcare is sending out Christmas cards that feature a pop-out star to families who have lost a loved…
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