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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Sep- 2024 -4 SeptemberEvents
Howe Bridge Crem to host anniversary service this September
Westerleigh Group has organised a special anniversary service for Howe Bridge Crematorium on Saturday 28 September from 11am to celebrate…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustCommunity
Sheffield General Cemetery receives Green Flag Award
Sheffield General Cemetery has received a Green Flag Award in recognition of its well-managed parks and green spaces. Located in…
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15 AugustCurrent Affairs
Lincoln Crematorium undergoes ‘urgent’ FBCA inspection
The City of Lincoln Council has commissioned an “urgent” inspection of Lincoln Crematorium by the Federation of Burial and Cremation…
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyBusiness
FBCA awards top marks to Stirlingshire Crematorium
Stirlingshire Crematorium has announced that a second inspection by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) resulted in top…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to submit plans for new Stroud crematorium
Westerleigh Group intends to submit a planning application to Stroud District Council in the coming weeks for a new crematorium…
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11 JuneEconomy
Brighton most expensive for direct burial, study finds
Brighton has been found to be the most expensive city for a direct burial at an average cost of £1,667,…
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May- 2024 -21 MayFuneral Plans
Rainsbrook Crematorium to include a 3,500-plot cemetery
Rugby Borough Council has announced that work has begun to create a new cemetery at Rainsbrook Crematorium, which is set…
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16 MayFuneral Plans
New Forest Crematorium launches evening funeral services
Westerleigh Group’s New Forest Crematorium in Hampshire has announced the inclusion of evening funeral services. This follows the success of…
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3 MayTrade Organisations
Stirlingshire Crem receives high praise from industry inspector
The team at Stirlingshire Crematorium has received high praise from Robert Swanson, QPM the senior inspector of burial, cremation and…
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2 MayFuneral Plans
Jennifer Ashe and Son introduces biodegradable urns
Jennifer Ashe and Son Funeral Directors has introduced biodegradable urns to its offering, alongside other green funeral options such as…
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