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- 2013 -2 July
Service of dedication at Lichfield Crematorium
The service chapel at Lichfield crematorium was officially opened with a dedication service led by the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill,…
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Feb- 2013 -22 February
Historic east London cemetery’s records added to online portal
All 420,000 records for the Manor Park Cemetery and Crematorium in east London have been digitised by Deceased Online ready…
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11 February
Staff sacked following body mix-up cremation
A funeral home has launched an enquiry and sacked two members of staff after it emerged that a body mix-up…
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Jan- 2013 -30 January
Repatriation issue arises as body lies in mortuary for 18 months
The body of a Ghanaian national, who worked on a trawler in Northern Ireland, is still in a Belfast mortuary,…
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22 JanuaryTrade Organisations
NDC charity launches online magazine for the public
Following on from the release of the fifth edition of the Natural Death Handbook, the Natural Death Centre has announced…
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Nov- 2012 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Families turn to donating bodies to medical research in financial climate
With the global recession having hit the pockets of Europeans hard, and with unemployment and national debt leaving little expense…
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12 NovemberTrade Organisations
APPCC issues warning to horse owners in wake of court case ruling
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has issued a stark warning to horse owners after a fraudulent…
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9 November
Cumbria funeral directors angered by rising costs
Funeral directors from Copeland, West Cumbria have been angered by proposed rises in crematorium and cemetery fees in the area.…
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Oct- 2012 -19 October
War veteran’s cremation reveals extent of bravery
The cremated remains of a recently deceased war veteran revealed he had been carrying 6oz of shrapnel in his body…
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12 October
Website launched to help people achieve the best possible funeral experience
A new website has been launched which enables people to share experiences of different funeral directors. Funeral Advisor aims to…
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