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- 2025 -5 JuneFuneral Plans
Central Co-op unveils new eco funeral plans following member survey
Central Co-op Funeral Plans has introduced new products designed to give customers more flexibility and environmentally-conscious options, in response to…
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May- 2025 -28 MayFuneral Plans
Golden Charter makes upgrades to direct cremation offering
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has made enhancements to its direct cremation funeral plan product in response to a surge…
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23 MayBusiness
Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilCharity
Hither Green Crem donates £12,500 from metal recycling scheme
Hither Green Crematorium in Lewisham, London, has raised around £12,500 for local charities this year through the Recycling of Metals…
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22 AprilBusiness
ICCM raises concerns over country-wide funeral delays
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has today (22 April) voiced serious concerns about the increasing delays in…
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8 AprilPeople
SAIF names Ross Hickton as new president
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced the appointment of Hickton Family Funeral Directors’ managing…
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2 AprilFuneral Plans
New death certification reforms cause funeral delays, SAIF finds
Funerals are experiencing “significant” delays in most areas across England and Wales as a result of death certification reforms, according…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchBusiness
Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent service’ by FBCA
Westerleigh Group has revealed that three of its crematoria have recently received high praise from official inspectors from the Federation…
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11 MarchBusiness
Variety Funerals achieves FCA authorisation
Variety Funerals has announced that it has achieved authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), making it the…
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10 MarchCharity
Woods and Tapper donates over £11k to Weldmar Hospicecare
Dorchester-based Woods and Tapper Funeral Service has presented Weldmar Hospicecare with a cheque for £11,384.74, calling the charity “valued and…
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