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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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryCharity
Co-op and Cruse launch new partnership
The Co-op has announced a new partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support in a bid to help people talk about death…
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20 JanuaryCommunity
Cruse Bereavement Support relaunches academic journal
Cruse Bereavement Support has announced the re-launch of its academic journal, which has been renamed to mark the fortieth anniversary…
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13 JanuaryLatest News
Mulhollands Funeral Directors runs environmental photography initiative
A County Antrim funeral directors has run a photography competition to engage with Northern Irish communities while remaining cautious about…
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5 JanuaryPeople
Managing director of CPJ Field awarded OBE
Jeremy Field, the managing director of CPJ Field, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberLatest News
Funeral director skydives to fundraise for local hospice
A Herefordshire funeral director skydived from 13,500ft to fundraise for his local hospice with a group of bikers, who have…
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18 NovemberLatest News
Westerleigh Group to hold in-person Christmas remembrance services
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria across the UK will welcome guests back in-person for their annual Christmas carol and remembrance services in…
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Oct- 2021 -26 OctoberLatest News
Funeral Partners supports new Hospice Aid scheme
Funeral Partners has announced its support of a new scheme driving emergency funds to hospices to ensure they can continue…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustBusiness
Westerleigh Group marks Covid-19 with 34 memorials
Westerleigh Group has announced that 34 memorials to mark the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The…
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17 AugustBusiness
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors to relocate and reopen in Autumn
Michael Walsh Funeral Directors, based in Carlisle, has revealed that it will be relocating to new premises on Church Street…
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6 AugustCharity
Woking funeral director raises £1000 for local hospice
A funeral director from Woking Funeral Service has raised over £1000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice by walking on the wings…
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