Burial
Burial continues to play a vital role in the UK’s funeral landscape, shaped by tradition, religious practice, land availability, and environmental considerations. Funeral Service Times provides comprehensive coverage on all aspects of burial, including cemetery operations, grave preparation, green burial initiatives, legal requirements, local authority management, and burial space strategy. Reporting focuses on regulatory updates, service innovation, operational challenges, and investment in cemetery infrastructure—supporting funeral professionals in delivering respectful, compliant, and sustainable burial services.
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustFuneral Plans
Pendle council approves plans for new multi-faith cemetery
Pendle Borough Council has approved plans for a new 6.3-hectare multi-faith cemetery, which is due to be built on the…
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13 AugustFuneral Plans
Cambridge council signs contract for new bereavement centre
East Cambridgeshire District Council has signed a contract with construction firm Kier to build a bereavement centre near Mepal, with…
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7 AugustCommunity
Council seeks public views on cemetery regulations
North Northamptonshire Council has launched a public consultation on plans to unify cemetery rules across 13 sites it manages. Currently,…
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5 AugustFuneral Plans
Hatfield crematorium praised by ICCM for bereavement services
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, has been recognised for its bereavement services with gold and silver…
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyFuneral Plans
Southend Council eyes new cemetery to ease shortage
Southend Council has submitted a plan that could see a new cemetery get opened off the A127 to tackle a…
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18 JulyFuneral Plans
Moray Council to begin work on new Elgin cemetery this month
Moray Council is set to start building a new cemetery in Elgin at the end of July, replacing the existing…
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16 JulyBusiness
ICCM backs regulation after David Fuller inquiry report
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has backed calls for independent regulation of mortuary and post-mortem practices following…
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3 JulyPeople
FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy president
The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected Westerleigh Group ambassador Alan José as…
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2 JulyCharity
Charity hosts event on culture and childhood bereavement
The Childhood Bereavement UK’s conference, which was held on 23 June in Birmingham, hosted professionals from across the bereavement support…
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness
Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent service
Westerleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities…
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