Lancashire
Lancashire’s funeral services sector spans a wide range of geographies—from coastal towns and historic industrial centres to rural villages—served by a network of funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries and bereavement service providers. Staying informed about local developments—such as planning permissions, facility expansions or closures, business announcements, leadership appointments, council decisions and community-led memorial initiatives—is crucial for professionals delivering services across the county. Funeral Service Times provides Lancashire-focused reporting that equips funeral directors, cemetery and crematorium managers, and allied professionals with insight into the operational, regulatory and community dynamics shaping dignified and consistent end-of-life care throughout Lancashire.
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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilCoronavirus
Lancashire council issues new government guidelines for attending funerals amid pandemic
Lancashire council has become the latest council to cap the number of mourners allowed to attend a funeral amid the…
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Mar- 2020 -23 MarchEconomy
Industry advised to use ‘makeshift’ masks out of ‘bin liners and towels’ amid shortages
Funeral directors are being advised to create “makeshift” face masks out of “towels, bin liners and incontinence pads” by the…
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Jun- 2019 -20 JuneBusiness
Champ Funeral Services wins twice at the Hyndburn Business Awards
Lancashire-based funeral director Champ Funeral Services has won two awards at this years Hyndburn Business Awards. The Hyndburn Business Awards…
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberFeatures
Death on holiday: the rise of dark tourism
A light stroll through a derelict grey town filled with the abandoned possessions of those that fled the spewing radioactive…
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Jul- 2018 -13 JulyBusiness
Funeral director releases book on grief
Lianna Champ, owner of funeral directors Champ Funerals, has released a new book giving advice on how to cope with…
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Sep- 2017 -14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral Partners acquires three additional businesses
Three established funeral businesses in the Midlands and North of England have joined Funeral Partners, as the company continues to…
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8 SeptemberTechnology/Equipment
Lancashire moves closer to opening digital autopsy facility
Plans have been signed off for a Digital Autopsy Facility (DAF), which will offer non-invasive post mortems to bereaved families…
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Oct- 2012 -25 OctoberEvents
Lancashire funeral home sponsors rugby festival
A Lancashire funeral home has helped to set up a rugby festival for primary school children. More than 100 youngsters…
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Jul- 2012 -18 JulyPeople
Funeral worker takes his work to his wedding
Mark Rae, of Mark F H Rae Funerals in St Annes, Lancashire, received a guard of honour with a twist…
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