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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Jan- 2024 -3 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Blackburn with Darwen Council burial and cremation fees to rise
Blackburn with Darwen Council has proposed increases in charges for burials and cremations, effective from the start of February. The…
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Dec- 2023 -20 DecemberCharity
Lea Fields Crematorium donates £14k to St Andrews Hospice
Lea Fields Crematorium has donated £14k to St Andrews Hospice, a Lincolnshire-based charity that provides care and support to people…
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15 DecemberFeatures
How to plan cost-saving farewells
Whether sudden or expected, the death of a loved one can bring lots of tasks to surviving members of the…
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13 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group gifts £25k to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has gifted £25k to Child Bereavement UK towards its vital work helping families to rebuild their lives when…
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8 DecemberFuneral Plans
Poole Crematorium completes refurbishment
Poole Crematorium on Gravel Hill has finished its refurbishment programme and now offers seating for more than 100 mourners, new…
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7 DecemberFuneral Plans
Imaan Gardens opens in Surrey amid burial shortage for Muslims
Imaan Gardens, a new burial site in Farnham, Surrey has been launched to address the accessibility, affordability and shortage of…
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6 DecemberFuneral Plans
Choice launches unattended cremation funeral plan
Choice Funeral Plans, the funeral planning arm of Funeral Partners, has launched a new funeral plan product to ensure people…
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4 DecemberBusiness
Epiris Fund III completes Pure Cremation acquisition
Cavendish announced that the sale of Pure Cremation to Epiris Fund III has been completed, following the exchange on 31…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberCharity
Westerleigh Group raises £71k for Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month. As the…
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6 NovemberFeatures
How is funeral planning driving business growth?
Anthony O’Hara is no stranger to the funeral industry. With 26 years of service in Dorset-based Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors,…
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