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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Jun- 2020 -2 JuneCoronavirus
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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May- 2020 -21 MayFeatures
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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19 MayFeatures
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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11 MayCoronavirus
St Helens Council launches webcasting service for cremation ceremonies
St Helens Council has launched a webcasting service for cremation services amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The council said residents who…
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11 MayCoronavirus
MP’s appeal to relax funeral measures ‘careless and unhelpful, says Pure Cremation
Pure Cremation has branded MP’s concern that ‘the wishes of the deceased and bereaved are not being fulfilled with a…
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4 MayCoronavirus
Scottish residents offered financial help with funerals costs
Bereaved Scottish residents could receive help towards the cost of a funeral to help ease the financial pressure during the…
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Apr- 2020 -20 AprilCoronavirus
London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards
In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has written to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the…
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8 AprilBusiness
SAIF announces regional strategy for West Midland authorities amid coronavirus pandemic
SAIF has announced a regional strategy has been adopted by the seven West Midlands authorities regarding funerals during the Covid-19…
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6 AprilEconomy
Yorkshire council suspends funeral services amid coronavirus crisis
Three Yorkshire councils have been forced to suspend all new funeral services amid the Covid-19 virus crisis. Kirklees Council has…
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