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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Aug- 2016 -2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Funerals disrupted by tourists
Funerals are reportedly being disrupted at a famous Orkney church by tourists looking to snap a selfie. St Magnus Cathedral…
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May- 2016 -9 MayCurrent Affairs
Nottinghamshire funeral home opens its doors
A Nottinghamshire funeral company’s new £300,000 funeral home has opened its doors – thanks to the hard work of five…
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Apr- 2016 -8 AprilPeople
Meet the team: Funeralbooker
Chief operations officer, James Dunn, explains how new online platform, Funeralbooker, can expand your local customer base Funeralbooker.com is a new website that connects…
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Oct- 2015 -15 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Halliday Funeral Supplies becomes living wage employer
A leading manufacturer of coffins has been accredited as a living wage employer. Halliday Funeral Supplies, based in Wirral, has committed…
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Sep- 2015 -18 SeptemberEvents
Funeral director shortlisted for business award
Poppy’s Funerals has been shortlisted in the national Nectar Business Small Business Awards. The Tooting-based company was founded by Poppy Mardall…
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17 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Liverpool city council discuss proposal for larger adults
Liverpool City Council has discussed a proposal to introduce a charge of £945 for a cremation of ‘an adult coffin…
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17 SeptemberEvents
Child Funeral Charity celebrates first birthday
The Child Funeral Charity (CFC) marked its recent one year anniversary with an educational seminar entitled Death and Funerals in…
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Jul- 2015 -7 JulyPeople
Manufacturer increases number of FSC-certified coffins
Halliday Funeral Supplies plans to produce more Forest Stewardship Council certified coffins as part of an ongoing environmental strategy. Last…
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Mar- 2014 -3 MarchCurrent Affairs
Greenfield Creations coffin star of Corrie funeral
Greenfield Creations has seen a peak in website activity following the appearance of its coffin on ITV soap opera, Coronation…
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Nov- 2013 -11 November
Larger grave plot sizes announced by Rochford Council
Rochford Council is increasing the size of its graves to allow for larger coffins. The new regulations, which are due…
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