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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May- 2017 -11 MayCurrent Affairs
Funeralbooker reveals UK cremation and burial fees hike
Price hikes have led to a rise in cremation and burial fees, according to new research from Funeralbooker, the independent…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…
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Apr- 2017 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
Crematorium set ablaze by ‘overly obese’ body
A fire broke out when an ‘overly obese’ body caused a cremation container to get too hot. The ‘freak accident’…
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7 AprilEconomy
LCC dinner celebrates opening of sixth crematorium
On March 14, The London Cremation Company (LCC) recognised the opening of its sixth crematorium at a dinner for leaders…
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6 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors will work with Scottish Government to introduce regulation
Funeral directors from across Scotland have committed to work with the Scottish Government to introduce regulation to the sector. Members…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors to discuss implications of burial and cremation bill passed by Scottish Parliament
Scottish funeral directors will soon be meeting to discuss the ways in which upcoming regulation of the funeral sector may…
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27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Child funeral fees scrapped by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government have announced plans to scrap fees for children’s funerals. This follows a campaign led by Carolyn Harris MP who…
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24 MarchCurrent Affairs
Memoria expands with NatWest funding
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its rapid expansion programme. The company currently…
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Feb- 2017 -28 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Natwest funding secured for Memoria
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its expansion programme. The company currently…
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Dec- 2016 -12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Dignity launches national direct cremation service
Dignity plc has launched Simplicity Cremations, a UK-wide national direct cremation service. Simplicity Cremations aims to provide simple, low cost…
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