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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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberCommunity
Gwent Crematorium eyes solar panels installation
Gwent Crematorium outside Cwmbran, South Wales, could possibly benefit from the installation of solar panels to help the facility keep…
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9 OctoberCharity
Mears Family Funerals introduces carbon offsetting
Mears Family Funerals has partnered with Tree Nation, a charity that plants trees to offset carbon emissions, in an aim…
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Bristol Council launches consultation on proposed mortuary byelaw
Bristol City Council is seeking views on a proposed byelaw that would make some changes to services provided by Flax…
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20 SeptemberCommunity
Rochdale Cemetery unveils new facilities
Rochdale Borough Council has reopened the restored Rochdale Cemetery after “extensive renovations”. West Lodge, A Grade II-listed building situated at…
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15 SeptemberTrade Organisations
North Yorkshire Council receives gold standard in ICCM charter
North Yorkshire Council’s bereavement services has recently achieved a gold standard in the Charter for the Bereaved assessment for burial…
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4 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NAFD Scotland welcomes gov’s funeral sector consultation
NAFD Scotland president, Mark Shaw, has welcomed the Scottish government’s public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustCharity
Lea Fields Crematorium donates £12,000 to LIVES Lincolnshire
Lea Fields Crematorium has announced that it has donated £12,000 to Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service (LIVES) through a metal…
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16 AugustLatest News
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium receives Green Flag Award
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium has been awarded the Green Flag, which officially recognises well managed parks and green…
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2 AugustFuneral Plans
Pleasington Crematorium to reopen following fire clean-up
Pleasington Crematorium will be reopening for cremation services on Monday 7 August, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has confirmed. As…
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2 AugustCommunity
Wealden Crematorium to host open day event
Wealden Crematorium in East Sussex will be hosting an open day event on 16 August between 11am-3pm, following on from…
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