Burial

Lewes cemetery runs out of space

Lewes cemetery in East Sussex has reportedly run out of burial space according to BBC Sussex. Lewes council told the…

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Has planning ever been more important?

Picture a future where cremation is the norm. Where limousines, coffins and burials are the exception to the rule. Emerging…

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Highland council seeks purchase of new land for cemetery

The highland council has announced that it is actively seeking to purchase land to expand the cemetery in Fort William.…

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Bereavement charity launches animated films to help explain funerals to children

A bereavement charity has launched two animated short films to help explain to children what happens at a funeral and…

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Plymouth crematorium hits ‘significant’ construction milestone

A new crematorium in Plymouth has hit a “significant” construction milestone with the steel frame for the main buildings beginning…

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Northern Ireland to host its first funeral fair

Compassionate Communities NI, a community group focused on changing attitudes and behaviour towards ageing, death and bereavement, will be hosting…

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Westerleigh Group lands two industry awards

Westerleigh Group has received accolades at the Association of Green Funeral Directors’ Good Funeral Awards for two of its team…

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Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium celebrates 30th anniversary

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Westerleigh Cemetery and Crematorium, representatives from numerous crematorium and funeral director societies marked the…

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Lancashire council to increase prices of burials and cremations

Blackburn and Darwen Council has confirmed its plans to increase burial prices by 7.5% and cremation fees by 10% commencing…

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Churchill’s hearse restored by Bristol Memorial Woodlands

The hearse used to carry Winston Churchill to his final resting place is set to once again be used for…

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