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- 2023 -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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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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