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- 2023 -31 JulyBusiness
Epiris Fund III agrees acquisition of Pure Cremation
Epiris has today announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire the provider of prepaid funeral plans, Pure Cremation. …
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14 JulyFeatures
Aquamation could be the path to other greener funeral practices
As the first alternative to burial or cremation since the Cremation Act of 1902, alkaline hydrolysis – also known as…
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12 JulyCurrent Affairs
NAFD welcomes launch of phase two into Fuller Inquiry
The National Association of Funeral Directors has welcomed the start of phase two of the Fuller Inquiry into the crimes…
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3 JulyFuneral Plans
Co-op Funeralcare to offer resomation this year
Co-op Funeralcare is set to introduce resomation in the UK later this year, marking a major shift in UK funerals…
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneLatest News
Pleasington Crematorium suffers fire damage
A fire broke out at Pleasington Crematorium last week (Thursday 8 June) at around 11.20am, according to updates from Blackburn…
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5 JuneCharity
Borders Crematorium donates £1,800 to Interest Link Borders
Borders Crematorium’s metal recycling scheme has donated £1,800 to the charity Interest Link Borders, which supports young people with autism. …
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2 JuneTrade Organisations
Douch Family to host SIFH conference this June
The Dorset-based Douch Family Funeral Directors will be hosting the Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH) European summer conference in Christchurch…
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1 JuneCommunity
Westerleigh Group to offer Father’s Day memorials
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria are marking Father’s Day with a number of different events and activities to enable families to commemorate…
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May- 2023 -17 MayBusiness
A.W. Lymn submits application for East Midlands Barrow site
The family funeral service A. W. Lymn has submitted a planning application to build the East Midlands’ first barrow site…
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3 MayBusiness
William Purves celebrates 135 years in business
The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…
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