Cremation

Darlington Crematorium to undergo renovations

The £6.4m investment, which is being funded by Darlington Borough Council, will see a new chapel with “more capacity, replacement…

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We need to talk more

There are probably few people in the world more at ease than funeral directors when it comes to talking about…

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Hampshire crematoria donate £10,000 to local hospital unit

Two crematoria in Hampshire have donated £10,000 to the Respiratory Care Fund at University Hospital Southampton, which conducts research into…

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Direct cremations to become a ‘preferred choice’

Direct cremations are quickly becoming the preferred choice for “final farewells” as the traditional funeral ceremonies become less popular. According…

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Direct cremation now accounts for 19% of all cremations

Direct cremation has seen a surge in popularity over the last year, according to Sun Life’s Cost of Dying Report…

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Average cost of dying climbs to £9,263

The average cost of dying has risen 0.8% in the UK and is now the highest it’s ever been since…

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FFMA to reach quality testing scheme milestone

A quality assurance scheme run by the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA) is on course to hit a product testing…

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Inspectors appointed to oversee Scottish funeral trade

The Scottish Government has appointed two new inspectors to oversee burial, cremation and funeral directors. Robert Swanson QPM has been…

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Compassion by name, compassion by nature

Hasina Zaman started Compassionate Funerals in 2012, having spent 20 years working as a teacher. She saw the potential she…

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Pure Cremation welcomes stricter prepaid regulation

Pure Cremation, the direct cremation provider, has welcomed the news that pre-paid funeral sellers will be subject to tighter scrutiny…

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