Greater London
Greater London is a central hub for the UK funeral profession, encompassing a diverse network of funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement service providers. This tag brings together news and updates on how the capital’s funeral sector is adapting to demographic shifts, local authority policies, infrastructure pressures, and environmental initiatives. Funeral Service Times reports on business developments, partnerships, memorial projects, and regulatory trends affecting funeral operations across London’s boroughs — offering professionals insight into both regional challenges and opportunities in one of the country’s most complex and fast-evolving funeral markets.
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	Oct- 2023 -3 OctoberFuneral Plans
		65% of adults don’t have a funeral plan, L&G finds
Some 65% of UK adults do not have a funeral plan in place, suggesting greater measures need to be taken…
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	Mar- 2023 -28 MarchBusiness
		Harbour Funerals rebrands to DirectCremation.co.uk
The direct cremation service Harbour Funerals has rebranded to DirectCremation.co.uk, following its acquisition of Direct Cremation Limited in 2022. Harbour…
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	Mar- 2021 -5 MarchPeople
		Funeral director doc to feature on Channel 4 News
Gary Valentine, a funeral director based in Greater London, is set to feature on Channel 4 News as part of…
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	Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryCharity
		Funeral director runs 5K a day for Macmillan cancer
A funeral director has helped raise money for cancer support by running 50km over a period of 10 days. Jamie…
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	Apr- 2017 -13 AprilLatest News
		Guard of Honour formed for PC funeral
PC Keith Palmer was greeted by a Guard of Honour at his Full Force funeral, after being fatally attacked outside Westminster.…
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	Sep- 2015 -18 SeptemberEvents
		Funeral director shortlisted for business award
Poppy’s Funerals has been shortlisted in the national Nectar Business Small Business Awards. The Tooting-based company was founded by Poppy Mardall…
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