Cremation
Cremation remains the most widely chosen funeral option in the UK, with significant implications for funeral directors, crematoria operators, and sector suppliers. Funeral Service Times covers every aspect of cremation services, from regulatory frameworks and environmental compliance to technological advancements, operational standards, and public expectations. Coverage includes cremator maintenance, mercury abatement, service formats, emissions legislation, and investment in new facilities—equipping professionals with the insight needed to manage cremation services with dignity, efficiency, and full regulatory awareness.
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberBusiness
Crematoria in Scotland found to perform to high standard
Scotland’s funeral industry continues to perform to a “good or high standard” across all crematoria, according to an annual report…
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23 OctoberBusiness
Cinven among bidders for £500m sale of Pure Cremation
Private equity firm Cinven is reportedly preparing a bid for funeral provider Pure Cremation in a deal expected to value…
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21 OctoberCommunity
Witton Cemetery wins gold at national Cemetery of the Year Awards
Witton Cemetery in Northwich has received a gold award in the Parish, Town and Community Burial Grounds category at the…
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9 OctoberFuneral Plans
Wills often miss funeral plans, Jones Whyte Law warns
Funeral providers are increasingly having to support families who are uncertain about a loved one’s final wishes because many wills…
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6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Epiris begins £700m sale process of Pure Cremation
Private equity firm Epiris has reportedly launched the sale of Pure Cremation, in a process expected to value the business…
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3 OctoberFuneral Plans
Four in 10 want ashes scattered overseas, survey finds
Four in 10 people in Britain would like their ashes scattered abroad, but most have made little financial preparation to…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberBusiness
Independents undercut national rivals on funeral plans, report finds
Independent funeral directors have reduced the cost of direct cremations over the past year, even as larger national providers increased…
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26 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Council grants planning permission for Chingford Crematorium
Waltham Forest Council has granted planning permission for a new crematorium within Chingford Mount Cemetery, marking the first facility of…
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24 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Mansfield council approves £60k crem repairs after breakdown
Mansfield District Council has approved £60k worth of repair works to keep one of its cremators in operation for the…
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4 SeptemberCharity
Bramcote Crematorium donates £12,500 to local charities
Broxtowe Borough Council has revealed that Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,500 to two local charities through a recycling scheme that…
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