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We Are Direct Cremations launches West Midlands service

We Are Direct Cremations launches West Midlands service

SAIF welcomes legalisation of water cremation in Scotland

SAIF welcomes legalisation of water cremation in Scotland

Construction begins on new Westerleigh crem in North Yorkshire

Construction begins on new Westerleigh crem in North Yorkshire

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Covid-19

Covid-19 brought sweeping changes to the UK funeral profession, requiring rapid adaptation to health regulations, service restrictions, and rising demand. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage of the pandemic’s impact on funeral operations, including guidance from government and public health authorities, staff safety measures, funeral limits, remote arrangements, and memorial backlogs. Reporting also explores the long-term effects of Covid-19 on bereavement care, business continuity planning, and sector policy—helping professionals navigate the evolving legacy of the crisis with insight and preparedness.

Covid-19

Covid-19 brought sweeping changes to the UK funeral profession, requiring rapid adaptation to health regulations, service restrictions, and rising demand. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage of the pandemic’s impact on funeral operations, including guidance from government and public health authorities, staff safety measures, funeral limits, remote arrangements, and memorial backlogs. Reporting also explores the long-term effects of Covid-19 on bereavement care, business continuity planning, and sector policy—helping professionals navigate the evolving legacy of the crisis with insight and preparedness.

A.W. Lymn chairman awarded MBE in New Year Honours

Nottingham-based funeral provider A.W. Lymn has revealed that its chairman Nigel Lymn Rose…

Crematoria in Scotland found to perform to high standard

Scotland’s funeral industry continues to perform to a “good or high standard” across all…

CMA finds mixed cost and price trends in the funeral sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported mixed trends in costs and prices…

ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has called on the government to…

FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy president

The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected…

James Brown’s monthly social nights help combat loneliness

A social group set up by a local Funeral Directors has been hailed as…

The Farewell Guide names former Dignity chief exec as new COO

Online funeral comparison platform, The Farewell Guide, has announced the appointment of…

Average funeral cost hits all-time high of £4,285, SunLife finds

The cost of a simple unattended funeral has risen by 3.5% in a year to hit a record high of…

Murray’s Funeral Directors renews Burton Albion FC sponsorship

Murray’s Funeral Directors has confirmed its support of Burton Albion Football Club with a…

Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman

Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief…
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