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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Feb- 2023 -2 FebruaryFeatures
Covid changed the way we do business
Countless industries had to pivot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral industry was no exception. Among many, one…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberFuneral Plans
Safe Hands falls into administration
Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial challenges”, which left the business “unsustainable” to continue…
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22 DecemberBusiness
The funeral market: state of play in 2022
“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…
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Nov- 2022 -23 NovemberLatest News
CPJ Field managing director awarded OBE
Jeremy Field, managing director of CPJ Field, the UK’s oldest funeral directors, was awarded an officer of the most excellent…
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17 NovemberCommunity
Bereavement charity launches animated films to help explain funerals to children
A bereavement charity has launched two animated short films to help explain to children what happens at a funeral and…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberCoronavirus
Highest third-quarter mortality since 2010, says CMI
The third quarter of 2022 has seen the highest third-quarter mortality rate since 2010, according to the latest data from…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustCharity
Greenock Crematorium secures £12k hospice donation
Inverclyde Council staff at Greenock Crematorium have secured £12,000 for Ardgowan Hospice. The team successfully applied for funding from the…
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Jul- 2022 -14 JulyCoronavirus
CMI notes return of excess deaths in Q2
The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found that mortality in the second quarter of 2022 was around 5% higher than…
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Jun- 2022 -16 JuneEconomy
BoE raises interest rates to 1.25%
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee has voted to raise interest from 1% to 1.25% – marking its…
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8 JuneEvents
Wilcox to unveil new fleet at National Funeral Exhibition
Wilcox Limousines is set to unveil its fleet of new vehicles at this year’s National Funeral Exhibition, with a fleet…
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