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- 2019 -13 JuneFeatures
Grief and poverty; a dangerous cocktail
Consider two facts. In the UK, 1,640 people die every day – more than half a million every year (Office…
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12 JuneBusiness
Beyond makes its service free to funeral directors
Price comparison website for funeral services, Beyond, has announced it will become completely free for funeral directors to use. Previously…
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5 JuneFeatures
Cemeteries around the world – Waverley Cemetery
Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New…
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May- 2019 -9 MayCommunity
Hindus want UK crematoriums to be ‘Hindu friendly’
Hindus are urging for crematoria in United Kingdom to adapt to the needs of growing Hindu community. Hindu statesman Rajan…
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2 MayCurrent Affairs
UKWF and Marsden respond to new Scottish crematorium regulations
The new regulation for crematoriums in Scotland, which came into effect in April, is placing greater emphasis on weighing and…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilBusiness
Natural Legacy celebrates 10th birthday
The world’s first patented woolen coffin brand Natural Legacy is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. In 2009 UK woollen…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchTrade Organisations
Cremation Society appoints new council members
The council of The Cremation Society has announced the appointment of two new members, Debbie Kerslake and Rick Powell. The…
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Feb- 2019 -21 FebruaryCharity
Crematorium helps to support suicide survivors
A Portsmouth support group for people affected by suicide has been given a donation of £7,000 by Havant crematorium, The…
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7 FebruaryFeatures
Bringing urns into the 21st Century
Bereavement and the various ways in which people cope with a loss has never changed but thanks to technology, memorial…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
New cremation rules imposed in Mortonhall Crematorium aftermath
New rules state crematoriums in Scotland must hold on to cremated remains for at least four weeks following the Mortonhall…
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