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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Jul- 2018 -18 JulyCommunity
Over 40 primary schools given guidance to help bereaved children
More than 40 Merton primary schools are to be given free guidance on how to support suddenly bereaved children. Brake’s…
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13 JulyCharity
Funeral director to shave head for local community
The owner of Austin’s Family Funeral Directors, Claire Austin, has decided to shave her head to raise money for charity.…
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10 JulyFeatures
Remarkable funerals: Jim Henson – Muppet Creator
The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in the early 50s, making their first appearance in American TV series Sam…
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10 JulyBusiness
Beyond announces £2m investment and rebrand
Funeral service price comparison website Beyond, formally known as Funeralbooker, has announced an investment round of £2m. The company said…
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10 JulyProducts
LCK Funeral Support Services
LCK Funeral Support Services, formally known as McCafferty & Sons Repatriation Service, started trading in December 2017. When it was…
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3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Coroner Hassell to draft a new protocol
Following the High Court’s ruling that her “cab rank” protocol was “unlawful”, “discriminatory” and “irrational”, and should be quashed, senior…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cost of dying rising more than twice as fast as cost of living
The cost of dying is rising more than twice as fast as the cost of living, funeral services comparison site…
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22 JuneBusiness
New funeral home Alan Greenwood and Sons opens for business
A new funeral home for funeral director Alan Greenwood and Sons officially opened for business in Knaphill Broadway on Friday…
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15 JuneCurrent Affairs
Funeral director completes 285 mile walk to London to highlight funeral poverty
A funeral director based in Harrogate has walked 285 miles to London to highlight the growing problem of funeral poverty.…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
Sector welcomes CMA and HM Treasury probes into funeral prices
A number of funeral firms have welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and HM Treasury’s investigation into the sector,…
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