Community Engagement
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the UK funeral profession, helping service providers build trust, support public understanding, and contribute meaningfully to local life. For funeral directors, crematoria teams, bereavement providers and sector suppliers, strong community relationships enhance both reputation and service delivery. Funeral Service Times covers community engagement initiatives across the sector, including educational outreach, charity involvement, open days, remembrance events, partnerships with schools and faith groups, and support for underrepresented communities. Our reporting highlights how funeral professionals foster connection, accessibility and dignity through active participation in the communities they serve.
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	Oct- 2025 -21 OctoberCommunity
		Witton Cemetery wins gold at national Cemetery of the Year Awards
Witton Cemetery in Northwich has received a gold award in the Parish, Town and Community Burial Grounds category at the…
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	Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberFuneral Plans
		Council grants planning permission for Chingford Crematorium
Waltham Forest Council has granted planning permission for a new crematorium within Chingford Mount Cemetery, marking the first facility of…
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	Apr- 2025 -25 AprilCommunity
		University of Bristol debuts The Grief Centre
The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement at the University of Bristol was officially launched yesterday (24 April) with…
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	Mar- 2025 -24 MarchPeople
		Funeral Partners appoints two new area development mangers
Funeral Partners has announced the promotion of Emma Moore and Kylie Gourley to the senior positions of area development manager…
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	Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryCommunity
		Jewish cemetery to begin restoration project amid £190k grant
Balls Pond Road Cemetery, owned by the West London Synagogue, will undergo a restoration project following a £190,731 grant from…
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	Jul- 2023 -26 JulyPeople
		Douch Family Funeral Directors appoints new staff for Ferndown Branch
Dorset-based funeral service firm Douch Family Funeral Directors has announced two key appointments for its AE Jolliffe and Son branch…
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	Mar- 2023 -23 MarchCommunity
		Wildlife trust encourages graveyard wildlife initiative
The Somerset Wildlife Trust is encouraging church communities across the West Somerset region to take part in a wildlife initiative,…
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	Sep- 2021 -3 SeptemberEvents
		Independent funeral directors recognised at annual awards ceremony
A number of businesses and individuals within the funeral industry have picked up commendations at the annual Independent Funeral Director…
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	Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberCommunity
		Dorset funeral group continues bereavement sessions despite Covid
A Dorset funeral group is ensuring its pro bono bereavement services continue throughout the pandemic, despite the tier lockdown system.…
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	Aug- 2019 -21 AugustCharity
		Co-op Funeral Directors to host quiz for charity
Co-operative Funeralcare branches in Rose Green, Bognor Regis and Felpham, are holding a quiz and meal after it raised £1,000…
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