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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May- 2022 -18 MayFuneral Plans
A.W. Lymn introduce drone services at funerals
A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has introduced a drone service in a bid to allow families the chance to…
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16 MayLatest News
Ashes Memorial Jewellery reports 30% sale increase
Burton-on-Trent-based Ashes Memorial Jewellery has reported that it has seen sales rise by a third (30%) over the past year,…
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12 MayBusiness
Cromer Crematorium launches virtual tour
Cromer Crematorium in North Norfolk has launched a virtual tour on its website for people who wish to view its…
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10 MayBusiness
Dignity pre-tax profits drop 12% in FY21
Dignity plc, the end-of-life provider in the UK, has reported its pre-tax profits dropped 12% in the 53-week period ending…
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Apr- 2022 -14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Q1 mortality below pre-pandemic levels, CMI finds
Mortality in the first quarter of 2022 was slightly lower than in the first quarters of 2019 and 2020, before…
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Mar- 2022 -25 MarchLatest News
Dignity’s underlying profit falls 7% amid rising costs
Dignity plc, the end-of-life provider in the UK, has announced underlying operating profit fell 7% to £55.8m in comparison to…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryCharity
Barnet mayor honours funeral director for service during Covid-19
The mayor of Barnet has presented an award to a funeral director for going “above and beyond” for the local…
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22 FebruaryLatest News
Birmingham City Council unveils £4.5m crematorium refurb plans
Birmingham City Council’s plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled…
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3 FebruaryBusiness
A.W. Lymn expands team as business ‘blooms’
A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has expanded its in-house florist team with five new starters in a bid to…
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2 FebruaryFeatures
How tackling climate change will shape funeral services in years to come
The year 2021 may very well be remembered as the year the world woke up to the climate crisis. As…
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