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SAIF welcomes legalisation of water cremation in Scotland

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Hearses

Hearses remain a defining element of funeral service provision, combining tradition, symbolism, and practicality in the transport of the deceased. From classic models and custom fleets to electric and alternative vehicles, the design and use of hearses reflect both evolving client preferences and operational priorities. Funeral Service Times reports on vehicle trends, fleet investment, specialist manufacturers, environmental innovations, and regulatory considerations—offering insight for funeral directors and suppliers managing hearse logistics and presentation within modern funeral planning.

Hearses

Hearses remain a defining element of funeral service provision, combining tradition, symbolism, and practicality in the transport of the deceased. From classic models and custom fleets to electric and alternative vehicles, the design and use of hearses reflect both evolving client preferences and operational priorities. Funeral Service Times reports on vehicle trends, fleet investment, specialist manufacturers, environmental innovations, and regulatory considerations—offering insight for funeral directors and suppliers managing hearse logistics and presentation within modern funeral planning.

Dignity to shut ‘around 100’ funeral parlours

Funeral service provider, Dignity, has announced it is to close “around 100” funeral…

The Natural Burial Company makes donation for bereavement awareness day

Christopher Doggett, general manager of The Natural Burial Company, handed over a cheque for…

The final journey

Almost as iconic as the coffin itself, the black hearse is synonymous with the funeral…

LCK Funeral Support Services

LCK Funeral Support Services, formally known as McCafferty & Sons Repatriation Service,…

Rare hearse ‘steals limelight’ at transport show

Kingstanding Methodist church held its first ever transport show on Saturday 2 June and a…

Nottingham funeral directors offer Simon Cowell’s car as hearse

A Nottingham funeral director is offering clients the chance to take their final journey in…

AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement,…

UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland

Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on…

Company sees surge in horse requests

Rowland Brothers has experienced a surge in the requests for horse hearses, recently…

Funeral firm celebrates 150th anniversary

A Nottinghamshire funeral firm whose forerunner was mentioned in one of author DH Lawrence’s…
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