Burial

Douch Funeral Directors strikes partnership for new funeral venue

Kingston Country Courtyard has partnered with Douch Family Funeral Directors to offer its 16th-Century barn for services as a new…

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MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second time

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first…

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Police retrieve 34 bodies from Hull funeral home

Humberside Police has retrieved 34 bodies along with ashes from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road in Hull over…

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Inverness Crematorium receives positive annual report

Inverness Crematorium has received a positive annual report after the Scottish Government’s annual inspection of burial grounds and cremations authorities…

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Imaan Gardens unveils inaugural Muslim burial plots

Imaan Gardens in Surrey has unveiled its inaugural Muslim burial ground, an endeavour aligned with tradition and designed to serve…

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Scottish govt approves code of practice for funeral directors

The Scottish government has approved an official statutory code of practice for funeral directors, signalling the first major step in…

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Luton Council acquires Vale Cemetery extension amid lack of plots

Luton Council has revealed that plans are being finalised on the extension of the Vale Cemetery to meet local demand…

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More young people consider traditional burial, L&G finds

Some 60% of 16 to 24-year-old people have reported that having a traditional funeral ceremony is important to them, while…

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Sheffield Council launches consultation on new bereavement service

Sheffield City Council has launched a citywide consultation process with the aim of developing a new strategy to ensure that…

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Highgate Cemetery launches £18m conservation project

Highgate Cemetery has launched ‘Unlocking Highgate Cemetery’ after it received £18m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  The seven-year, £18m…

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