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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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberBusiness
Pure Cremation second in brand recognition, survey finds
UK provider of direct cremation services, Pure Cremation, is now second only in brand recognition to the biggest name in…
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Oct- 2022 -26 OctoberBusiness
Pure Cremation joins Ashes Register as founding partner
Pure Cremation, a direct cremation provider, has partnered with other industry leaders to support the launch of an “innovative” register…
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12 OctoberFuneral Plans
Dignity swings to £156m loss in H1 FY22
Dignity plc has revealed it swung to a loss in the 26 week period ended 1 July 2022 (H1 FY22)…
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11 OctoberBusiness
Westerleigh Group lands two industry awards
Westerleigh Group has received accolades at the Association of Green Funeral Directors’ Good Funeral Awards for two of its team…
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Sep- 2022 -23 SeptemberBusiness
Northumberland Woodland Burials to open new £2.6m crematorium
The family-owned Northumberland Woodland Burials, which is located one mile south of Felton at Bockenfield, is in the final stages…
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21 SeptemberEvents
Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium celebrates 30th anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Westerleigh Cemetery and Crematorium, representatives from numerous crematorium and funeral director societies marked the…
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16 SeptemberCommunity
Lancashire council to increase prices of burials and cremations
Blackburn and Darwen Council has confirmed its plans to increase burial prices by 7.5% and cremation fees by 10% commencing…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustCommunity
Hampshire crematorium donates £5k to local school
Wessex Vale Crematorium has donated £5,000 towards the costs of providing new play equipment for children at St James’ Church…
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9 AugustCommunity
Chase and District Memorial Park celebrates opening after 5-year delay
The Chase and District Memorial Park in Burntwood has opened its Crematorium, providing affordable resting places, funeral and cremation services,…
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5 AugustFeatures
Changing the conversation on paid bereavement policy
What is your role at C.P.J. Field and what is your history in the business? I am the managing director…
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