England
England is home to the majority of the UK funeral sector’s infrastructure, regulatory bodies, and service providers, making it a central focus for funeral professionals nationwide. Funeral Service Times reports on developments across England’s funeral landscape, including local authority activity, crematoria and cemetery management, regional business news, regulatory changes, service trends, and operational challenges specific to English regions. Coverage supports funeral directors, arrangers, crematoria staff, and suppliers with geographically relevant insight into policy shifts, investment, and practice within the English context.
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Dec- 2024 -2 DecemberCommunity
Jennifer Ashe and Son to host special December memorial services
Jennifer Ashe and Son has organised several memorial services for December to bring the community together this festive season. The…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberCharity
East of England Co-op to donate to 189 local charities
The East of England Co-op has announced that it will be raising money for some 189 local charities and organisations…
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11 NovemberFuneral Plans
West Lancashire Crem partners with Our Song Request
West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium has partnered with Our Song Request to offer families the option of having studio-quality, custom-created…
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7 NovemberLatest News
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, with rates now cut to 4.75%. …
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4 NovemberCommunity
Oldham Council instals memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crem
Oldham Council has installed a memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crematorium that will allow relatives to send letters to loved ones…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales
Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to enable assisted dying for…
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2 OctoberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for ‘excellent level of service’
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium in Buckinghamshire has been recognised for “an excellent level of provision” by the Federation of Burial and…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberCharity Special
Cancer Research: Let their legacy be a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Set up a Cancer Research UK Tribute Page Create a personalised tribute page and join with friends and family to…
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24 SeptemberFuneral Plans
AW Lymn notes rise in demand for burials at sea
Independent family-run funeral provider, AW Lymn, has recorded an increase in individuals opting for prepaid burials at sea, a send-off…
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