Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is reshaping the UK funeral profession, driving innovation in service delivery, client engagement, back-office operations, and regulatory compliance. This tag covers developments in digital tools and platforms across the sector—from online arrangement systems and streaming services to CRM solutions, e-licensing, and cloud-based case management. Funeral Service Times reports on supplier innovations, adoption trends, technology partnerships, and the operational impact of digital change for funeral directors, crematoria, and associated service providers. Coverage is tailored to professionals seeking to modernise their services while maintaining the compassion, dignity, and trust central to funeral care.
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Sep- 2025 -9 SeptemberBusiness
A.W. Lymn officially replaces paper-based systems
A.W. Lymn has revealed it has moved all its administration and transaction processes onto a new software system, replacing a…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberBusiness
Dignity acquires Farewill for £12.9m
Funeral service provider Dignity has announced its acquisition of digital end-of-life specialist, Farewill Limited, yesterday (17 October) for £12.9m. The…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustLatest News
Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief executive officer, Charlie Norman, on Tuesday 27…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyFuneral Plans
Golden Charter appoints new chief customer officer
UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Sorya Kousourou to the…
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Aug- 2023 -18 AugustPeople
Golden Charter appoints new CEO
Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has announced the appointment of Charles Norman as its new chief executive officer. Norman will…
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneTechnology/Equipment
Plotbox secures £5m from Guiness Ventures
PlotBox, the leading software solutions provider to cemeteries and crematoria, has announced a £5m capital investment led by Guinness Ventures,…
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Jun- 2020 -22 JunePeople
Dignity appoints Gillian Kent as independent non-executive director
Dignity Funerals has announced the appointment of Gillian Kent as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. Kent has had a…
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10 JuneFeatures
A new balance
Do you remember when “disruption” was a bad thing? For some time now, the word has taken on far more…
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Jan- 2020 -9 JanuaryBusiness Bites
Who would have thought skinny jeans could be anyone’s undoing?
It’s not often that the business pages give you a good belly laugh. But today we have the spectacle of Marks…
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