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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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyBusiness
ICCM backs regulation after David Fuller inquiry report
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has backed calls for independent regulation of mortuary and post-mortem practices following…
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3 JulyPeople
FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy president
The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected Westerleigh Group ambassador Alan José as…
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness
Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent service
Westerleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities…
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6 JuneBusiness
Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors opens sixth branch in Ferndown
Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors has opened a new branch in Ferndown, Dorset, marking its sixth site in the region. The…
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5 JuneFuneral Plans
Central Co-op unveils new eco funeral plans following member survey
Central Co-op Funeral Plans has introduced new products designed to give customers more flexibility and environmentally-conscious options, in response to…
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May- 2025 -28 MayFuneral Plans
Golden Charter makes upgrades to direct cremation offering
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has made enhancements to its direct cremation funeral plan product in response to a surge…
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23 MayBusiness
Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilCharity
Hither Green Crem donates £12,500 from metal recycling scheme
Hither Green Crematorium in Lewisham, London, has raised around £12,500 for local charities this year through the Recycling of Metals…
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22 AprilBusiness
ICCM raises concerns over country-wide funeral delays
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has today (22 April) voiced serious concerns about the increasing delays in…
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8 AprilPeople
SAIF names Ross Hickton as new president
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced the appointment of Hickton Family Funeral Directors’ managing…
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