London
As the UK’s largest metropolitan area, London presents unique challenges and opportunities for funeral professionals, from high-demand crematoria and limited burial space to diverse cultural and religious service requirements. Funeral Service Times covers funeral sector developments across Greater London, including local authority activity, crematoria and cemetery operations, regulatory enforcement, planning issues, service innovation, and business updates. Coverage supports funeral directors, arrangers, and bereavement professionals operating in the capital with insight tailored to the complexities of working in a densely populated, multi-faith urban environment.
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Dec- 2025 -11 DecemberFuneral Plans
A.W. Lymn calls for rethink on burial space amid Paris model
A.W. Lymn has urged ministers and local authorities to consider new approaches to the UK’s shortage of burial space, citing…
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Nov- 2025 -18 NovemberBusiness
Mears Family Funerals opens new Downham branch
Mears Family Funerals has opened a new branch in Downham, marking the 13th site in its network and extending its…
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11 NovemberCommunity
Eltham Crem wins gold at London in Bloom Awards 2025
Eltham Crematorium has received a gold award and was named Crematorium of the Year at the 2025 London in Bloom…
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Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberPeople
Leverton and Sons operations manager retires after 43 years
London-based funeral directors Leverton and Sons has announced that its operations manager, Allan Clinton, has retired from the role after…
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7 OctoberCommunity
SWR creates memorial garden at Brookwood Cemetery
South Western Railway (SWR) has opened a new reflective garden at Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey, the historic burial ground that…
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustCurrent Affairs
Poverty in old age linked to surge in council funerals
Tackling deprivation among older people could reduce the number of funerals paid for by local authorities and NHS trusts, according…
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1 AugustPeople
LAFD elects Funeral Partners manager as new southern district chair
The London Association of Funeral Directors (LAFD) has officially elected Karen Rattigan as the new chair of its southern district. …
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyBusiness
Douch Funeral Directors wins top family business award
Dorset-based Douch Family Funeral Directors has been named the best family business in the south, south-west and Wales. The fifth-generation…
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3 JulyPeople
FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy president
The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected Westerleigh Group ambassador Alan José as…
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Jun- 2025 -18 JuneCharity
Charity football match backed by Funeral Partners hits £200k milestone
Funeral Partners-backed Goals 4 GOSH has officially hit the £200k fundraising milestone for Great Ormond Street Hospital, following the fifth…
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