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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Mar- 2019 -21 MarchCharity
Local Read Easy group Co-op Funeralcare donation
A local branch of Co-operative Funeralcare has donated a new set of books to Read Easy Gillingham and Shaftesbury, which…
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7 MarchCharity
Call for Alton villagers to nominate a local cause
After opening a new funeral home in Alton, Co-op Funeralcare has asked local residents to nominate a local cause in…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberBusiness
Whitchurch Co-op Funeralcare celebrates one year anniversary
Whitchurch Co-op Funeralcare has celebrated its one year anniversary by donating £500 to a centre which provides care, companionship and…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberCharity
Wildlife charity gets a boost for Christmas
A Portsmouth teenager, who has devoted hours of her time to wildlife, has won a Christmas card competition run by…
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Sep- 2018 -28 SeptemberCharity
‘Huge success’ over £1,300 raised at Phoenix Project charity ball
A charity ball held on the Isle of Wight and organised by Southern Co-op’s Funeralcare in Ryde has been named…
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Nov- 2017 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors show support for local sporting community
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has increased its links with the local sporting community by packing down as a partner…
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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
CBCE 2017 takes place from July 3-5
Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2017 (CBCE) will be taking place at Stratford Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3-5 July.…
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May- 2017 -19 MayCurrent Affairs
CBCE reveals speaker line up for 2017
The Cremation and Burial, Communication and Education Event (CBCE) has released its speaker line up for 2017. The three day…
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