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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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Farewill demand for cremations jumps 112% in 12 months
Farewill, a will-writing, probate, and cremation services provider, has experienced a 112% rise in demand for direct cremations in the…
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27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish govt approves code of practice for funeral directors
The Scottish government has approved an official statutory code of practice for funeral directors, signalling the first major step in…
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8 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Planning application submitted for pet crematorium in Llandeilo
James Wylde of FleurFauna has submitted a planning application to Carmarthenshire County Council for a “low capacity incinerator” on land…
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6 FebruaryFuneral Plans
More young people consider traditional burial, L&G finds
Some 60% of 16 to 24-year-old people have reported that having a traditional funeral ceremony is important to them, while…
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Jan- 2024 -26 JanuaryFeatures
SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report is in – but is it accurate?
The latest Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, which diligently covered the whole 2023 calendar year, showed that funeral costs…
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24 JanuaryCommunity
Sheffield Council launches consultation on new bereavement service
Sheffield City Council has launched a citywide consultation process with the aim of developing a new strategy to ensure that…
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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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