Burial

NAFD Scotland welcomes gov’s funeral sector consultation

NAFD Scotland president, Mark Shaw, has welcomed the Scottish government’s public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the…

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North Ayrshire Council hosts dedication ceremony at new Redston Cemetery

North Ayrshire Council has held a dedication ceremony for the new Redston Cemetery in Kilwinning. The new community cemetery is…

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Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium receives Green Flag Award

Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium has been awarded the Green Flag, which officially recognises well managed parks and green…

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Aquamation could be the path to other greener funeral practices

As the first alternative to burial or cremation since the Cremation Act of 1902, alkaline hydrolysis – also known as…

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Co-op Funeralcare to offer resomation this year

Co-op Funeralcare is set to introduce resomation in the UK later this year, marking a major shift in UK funerals…

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Hyndburn Council proposes introduction of weekend burial service

Hyndburn Council’s cabinet has voted for a weekend burial service for the first time on Wednesday (21 June), which will…

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Basildon and District Cemetery celebrates 25 years in business

Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium has completed 25 years of serving local families. Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium…

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Stroud council seeks consultation on Bisley Road cemetery

Stroud town council is exploring options for extending the operational span of the remaining plots at Stroud’s cemetery on Bisley…

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Newtownabbey Crematorium opens following £5m investment

Newtownabbey Crematorium, a new state-of-the-art facility on Doagh Road, opened earlier this week (5 June), following a £5m investment by…

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Succession: The funeral fit for a billionaire

Episode nine in season four of HBO’s hit show Succession features the funeral of billionaire media mogul Logan Roy, played…

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