Cremation

Direct cremation: Hero or villain?

In January 2016, David Bowie set a new trend for ‘no fuss funerals’, after his family members were simply handed…

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3,000 bereaved families access funding for children’s funerals, reveals Co-op Funeralcare

Co-op Funeralcare has revealed since the launch of the Children’s Funeral Fund, almost 3,000 bereaved families have accessed funding available…

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Funeral prices rise amid discussions on quality

In recent months, the funeral industry has been swarmed with a significant load of concerns from families of the dearly…

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Company Q&A: Ashes to Images

As the number of people look for new and interesting way to remember a loved one, Funeral Service Times sits…

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Scottish government announces new funeral guidance

The Scottish government has announced from tomorrow (15 July) there will be a maximum cap of 20 on funeral service…

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5 ways to organise a cheap funeral

Dealing with the death of a loved one is an emotionally-charged journey that can take a toll on various aspects…

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LifeArt Coffins appoints Dan Hughes as business relationship manager

LifeArt Coffins has announced the appointment of Dan Hughes as business relationship manager to “strengthen existing partnerships and build new…

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Glasgow funeral director urges public not to delay funerals

A Glasgow funeral director is urging families not to delay funerals following Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that rules for memorial services…

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Funerals after Covid

As I start to speak, the lady sitting down in front of me starts to sob and shake. The few…

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How crematoria have responded to the Covid-19 crisis

In a matter of a few weeks, cremation funerals have changed more than during all of my 37 years in…

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