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.
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustFeatures
Direct cremation: Hero or villain?
In January 2016, David Bowie set a new trend for ‘no fuss funerals’, after his family members were simply handed…
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13 AugustBusiness
CMA abandons funeral cost control plans due to pandemic impact
The CMA has revealed it has abandoned plans to introduce cost controls on the funeral industry due to the impact…
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11 AugustPeople
Leeds funeral homes walk one million steps to support hospice
Team members from five funeral homes in Leeds are walking one million steps to raise hundreds of pounds to support…
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10 AugustPeople
Tom Parfit named ‘Funeralcare Colleague of the Year’
Southern Co-op has named Tom Parfitt as ‘Funeralcare Colleague of the Year’. Selected out of nearly 300 colleagues working in…
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7 AugustTips
Three ways the funeral industry has adapted to Covi-19
With social distancing, movement control, and lockdowns occurring worldwide due to the coronavirus, many industries have been slowed down or…
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3 AugustBusiness
Golden Leaves shortlisted for 2020 ‘Business of the Year’ award
Independent funeral plan provider, Golden Leaves, has been shortlisted for ‘Business of the Year’ at the SME National Business of…
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3 AugustBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare announce new safety measures
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has put in place new safety measures to allow families to travel to services in limousines.…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyBusiness
Richard Steel & Partners hosts first virtual memorial service
Family owned funeral directors, Richard Steel and Partners hosted its first virtual memorial service. The funeral directors which has been…
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24 JulyTips
How has Covid-19 affected the management of funerals
The grieving process, for both formal and informal rituals, is necessary steps in the healing of the bereaved. Especially during…
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21 JulyCoronavirus
Number of mourners allowed at Manchester crematorium increases
The number of mourners allowed at funeral services at Altrincham Crematorium has increased from 10 to 20. Trafford Council has…
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