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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May- 2021 -21 MayFeatures
Eco-hearses are an option, but not the only answer
Conversations regarding lowering global emissions to achieve greater sustainability are becoming increasingly prevalent. Whether it is a change in demand…
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14 MayLatest News
Notts funeral directors calls for public to start ‘talking’ about death
A.W. Lymn, Nottinghamshire’s largest independent funeral directors, is calling on the British public to start “talking” about death after the…
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7 MayCharity
CMG donate £10k to The Lily Mae Foundation
The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG) has donated £10,000 to The Lily Mae Foundation, a charity that supports parents and…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchLatest News
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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Feb- 2021 -16 FebruaryFeatures
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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11 FebruaryCharity
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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5 FebruaryBusiness
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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Jan- 2021 -15 JanuaryFuneral Plans
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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14 JanuaryPeople
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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8 JanuaryBusiness
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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