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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Dec- 2020 -18 DecemberPeople
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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11 DecemberBusiness Bites
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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7 DecemberBusiness
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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7 DecemberCharity
Two Crematoria raise £38k for charity
Barham Crematorium, in Canterbury, and Charing Crematoria, near Ashford donated nearly £38k for several different charities through a metal recycling…
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Nov- 2020 -24 NovemberLatest News
Scottish government distributes £8.7m in funeral support
The Scottish government has released its annual Funeral Support Payment update which revealed almost £8.7m was given out to support…
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13 NovemberLatest News
Salford Council bereavement service awarded gold standard
Salford City Council’s bereavement services has been awarded a national accolade in recognition of its work helping mourners. The council…
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11 NovemberLatest News
Proposal submitted for new Powys crematorium
A proposal has been submitted to the Powys county council, revealing plans to develop a new crematorium in the county,…
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5 NovemberCoronavirus
NE Lincolnshire Council announces crematorium and cemetery restrictions
North East Lincolnshire Council has introduced a series of new restrictions at its crematorium and cemeteries in an effort to…
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Oct- 2020 -21 OctoberCoronavirus
Pure Cremation launches new grief guide
Direct cremation provider Pure Cremation has published a free booklet written by a grief expert which contains valuable advice about…
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13 OctoberCharity
Restrictions still causing bereaved additional stress, charity warns
Funeral restrictions are still causing the bereaved “unprecedented” levels of stress, according to the charity-ran funeral directors Caledonia Cremation. As…
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