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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Mar- 2020 -25 MarchFeatures
Why it’s more important than ever to embrace digital disruption to keep your customers engaged
With COVID-19 causing national lockdown, it’s even more important for you to be easily accessible online. Even under normal circumstances,…
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25 MarchBusiness
Funerals to livestream service amid coronavirus lockdown
Funerals taking place in Carlisle may be live streamed to family members who are unable to attend the funerals of…
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25 MarchBusiness
Government adds celebrants to list of ‘key workers’
Celebrants across the UK have now been included in the official list of ‘key workers’, which has been drawn up…
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24 MarchBusiness
Government releases funeral guidelines amid Covid-19 lockdown
The government has revealed guidance in regards to funerals after the prime minister announced that the UK would be entering…
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23 MarchCoronavirus
PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home
The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one exercise outing per…
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23 MarchCoronavirus advice
Coronavirus: Advice to celebrants
Encouraging communication with clients and Funeral Directors, and ensuring financial stability and mental wellbeing, is the advice that has been…
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23 MarchEconomy
Industry advised to use ‘makeshift’ masks out of ‘bin liners and towels’ amid shortages
Funeral directors are being advised to create “makeshift” face masks out of “towels, bin liners and incontinence pads” by the…
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20 MarchBusiness
Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work
Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who aren’t able to work due…
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19 MarchFeatures
What will the spread of coronavirus mean for businesses?
The serious health concerns brought about by the coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) have been well documented, as nations impose travel…
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19 MarchBusiness
Coles Funeral Director’s Bereavement Support Hub to provide aid amid Covid-19
Cardiff-based Coles Funeral Director’s is offering its support to the local community in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. The…
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