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- 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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2 OctoberBusiness
Funeral provider hits back at Lord Field claims
Co-op Funeralcare has hit back at comments made by Lord Frank Field on last night’s (1 October) Tonight programme on…
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Sep- 2020 -4 SeptemberFeatures
The pre-need customer is changing – What to do about it
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing change to all markets quicker than we would have otherwise expected, and the funeral profession…
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3 SeptemberCharity
Breckland Crematorium donates £10k amid cremation metal recycling scheme
Breckland Crematorium has donated £10,000 to a charity that helps parents deal with the death of a baby. Posting to…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustFeatures
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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