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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Jun- 2020 -15 JuneFuneral Plans
Pride Funeral Care owner calls for greater cost transparency
The co-owner of Pride Funeral Care is calling for more transparency when it comes to funeral costs to prevent families…
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10 JuneFeatures
A new balance
Do you remember when “disruption” was a bad thing? For some time now, the word has taken on far more…
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10 JuneCoronavirus
Funerals can take place in Churches from next week, says House of Bishops
Funerals will be allowed to take place in churches again from Monday (15 June) amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The House…
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9 JuneCoronavirus
Birmingham Council of Mosques urge council to increase funeral size to 30 mourners
Birmingham City Council are being urged to end the “tragedy” of restricted funeral sizes amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The chairman…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Remembrance book launched for Ayrshire mourners grieving during Covid-19 crisis
An online remembrance book for families who have lost a loved one amid the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched by…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Central England Co-op announces first virtual members meeting amid Covid-19
Central England Co-op has announced it is to host its first online members meeting to update members on efforts to…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Mourners urged to observe social distancing measures as funeral rules ease in Bradford
Mourners are being urged to ensure they continue to follow social distancing guidelines as new rules for funerals in Bradford…
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3 JuneCoronavirus
The British Institute of Embalmers holds first virtual AGM
The British Institute of Embalmers has revealed it had its first ever Annual General Meeting over Zoom amid the Covid-19…
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2 JuneCoronavirus
Glasgow funeral director urges public not to delay funerals
A Glasgow funeral director is urging families not to delay funerals following Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that rules for memorial services…
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2 JuneLatest News
Co-op Funeralcare prepares for upcoming changes to funerals
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has announced it is “working around the clock” to ensure its funeral homes and colleagues are…
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