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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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Avalon launches Lifelocker, the autobiographical app
Avalon, the UK Funeral Planning Authority registered provider of pre-paid funeral plans, has launched LifeLocker, an autobiographical app. It is…
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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
CBCE 2017 takes place from July 3-5
Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2017 (CBCE) will be taking place at Stratford Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3-5 July.…
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6 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gedling Crematorium carries out Service of Dedication
The Suffragan Bishop of Sherwood, The Right Reverend Tony Porter, was among the many guests to attend Gedling Crematorium’s Service of Dedication…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
Maven partners with Horizon Cremation Limited
Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) has announce a £2.5 million VCT qualifying investment in Horizon Cremation Limited (“Horizon”). Horizon plans to…
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May- 2017 -19 MayCurrent Affairs
CBCE reveals speaker line up for 2017
The Cremation and Burial, Communication and Education Event (CBCE) has released its speaker line up for 2017. The three day…
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19 MayEvents
The funeral ‘Oscars’ return for 2017
The Good Funeral Awards have returned for 2017. Now back for the sixth year, the ceremony recognises ‘outstanding service to…
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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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