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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Nov- 2016 -8 NovemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF responds to funeral television show
In response to ITV Tonight documentary, Funerals: A costly undertaking?, Terry Tennens, chief executive of SAIF, commented: “Adam Shaw’s programme…
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3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
FFMA reports positive start to the coffin certification scheme at AGM
The funeral industry body, The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) has reported a very positive start to its coffin and…
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Oct- 2016 -26 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Vatican publishes new cremation guidelines
The Vatican has published new guidelines for Catholics who wish to be cremated. Although many already follow these general rules, the…
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24 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Funeral cost plan for children needed, says Labour
Labour has asked the government to help bereaved families to cover funeral costs for children who die under the age…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
SAIF responds to the Royal London National Funeral Cost Index Report 2016
Terry Tennens, chief executive of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), which represents 870 independent funeral…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Families face ‘postcode’ lottery for funeral costs
Beareaved families are facing a ‘postcode lottery’ on funeral costs, according to the 2016 Royal London National Funeral Cost Index.…
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4 OctoberTechnology/Equipment
Tributes’ willow coffins range gains FFMA certification
Tributes’ willow coffins range has gained The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association’s (FFMA) certification. The Coffin Certification Standard ensures that all coffins presented for…
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3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Natural Legacy Woollen Coffins and Caskets gain FFMA Certification
Yorkshire based coffin manufacturer, Natural Legacy, is proud to add The Funeral Furnishings Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) Certification to its range of Woollen…
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Sep- 2016 -15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF’s response to Social Fund funeral payment debate in House of Commons
On Wednesday, 14 September MP for Belfast East Gavin Robinson tabled a debate in the House of Commons that addressed concerns…
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14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral costs rose 5.5 percent in one year, reports SunLife
SunLife’s 2016 Cost of Dying report has found that funerals rose by 5.5 percent in the course of a year.…
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