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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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group donates £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has made a donation of £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families…
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3 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group makes £45,500 donation to World Land Trust
Families who recently bought memorials from Westerleigh Group’s crematoria have triggered a £45,500 donation from the business to the World…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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17 OctoberBusiness
FBCA praises Sirhowy Valley Crem for ‘excellent level of service’
FBCA inspector Paul Rayson has praised Westerleigh Group’s Sirhowy Valley Crematorium for offering “an excellent level of service”, saying that…
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3 OctoberBusiness
Aura Life secures £350k equity investment
Surrey-based funeral plan provider Aura Life has secured a £350k equity investment from the Coast to Capital Growth Fund via…
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2 OctoberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for ‘excellent level of service’
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium in Buckinghamshire has been recognised for “an excellent level of provision” by the Federation of Burial and…
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Sep- 2024 -25 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare H1 revenues rise 1.4% to £148m
Co-op Funeralcare has reported that revenues rose by 1.4% to £148m in the first half, driven by pre-need funeral plans…
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11 SeptemberCommunity
Arun Crematorium hosts dedication service
The Westerleigh Group has formally dedicated Arun Crematorium, one of the most environmentally-friendly crematoriums in the country, to the communities…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Howe Bridge Crem to host anniversary service this September
Westerleigh Group has organised a special anniversary service for Howe Bridge Crematorium on Saturday 28 September from 11am to celebrate…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustCharity
Westerleigh to donate over £45k to WLT through memorial sales
Westerleigh Group has pledged to donate at least £45,500 to the World Land Trust (WLT), an international conservation charity that…
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