Coffins
Coffins are a central component of funeral arrangements, combining practical function with cultural, religious, and personal significance. The UK market offers a growing range of options, from traditional wooden coffins to eco-friendly, bespoke, and branded designs—each with implications for service delivery, cost, and client choice. Funeral Service Times reports on coffin manufacturing, supply chain developments, sustainability innovations, design trends, pricing, and regulatory standards, supporting funeral directors and arrangers in offering informed, dignified, and compliant options to families.
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Jan- 2020 -7 JanuaryPeople
LifeArt UK appoints Kevin Crute as new CEO
LifeArt UK has appointed Kevin Crute as its new CEO to “oversee a period of growth”, as the business looks…
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Nov- 2019 -19 NovemberPeople
Bob Tomes elected President of FFMA
Bob Tomes, senior account manager at Oxfordshire-based Colourful Coffins, has been elected president of the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA).…
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7 NovemberFuneral Plans
Funeral directors urged to use accredited coffins amid safety fears
UK funeral directors are being urged by theFuneral Furnishing Manufacturers Association (FFMA) to ensure the coffins they supply are formally…
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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberBusiness
Black Country funeral director in Parliamentary business review
Funeral director H Porter and Sons has appeared in the 2019 Parliamentary Review, a business publication that celebrates innovation and…
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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyBusiness
West Midlands funeral director to offer low emissions coffins
Ian Hazel Funerals of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham has partnered with LifeArt Coffins in a bid to reduce the environmental impact…
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18 JulyFeatures
Cemeteries around the world: Assistens Kirkegård Cemetery
Located in the Norrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, Assistens Kirkegård Cemetery was first opened in 1760, originally purposed as a…
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4 JulyCharity
Co-op funeral home to open in Alton
Co-operative Funeralcare has announced the opening of its Alton branch, with an open event taking place on 10 July. The…
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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneTrade Organisations
SAIF launches site to help public make ‘better funeral choices’
Independent funeral directors across the UK have developed a new consumer advice website to help the public better understand the…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilBusiness
Natural Legacy celebrates 10th birthday
The world’s first patented woolen coffin brand Natural Legacy is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. In 2009 UK woollen…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchFeatures
Deathbed discussions
Greg Wise has been shot, drowned, hanged and stabbed in the course of his acting career. But he has learned…
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