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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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Rowland Brothers’ matriarch celebrates 100th birthday
A member of the funeral sector, Muriel Anne Rowland, celebrated her 100th birthday on October 15. The centenarian has worked for…
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24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Deceased given to wrong families, new research suggests
Serious mortuary errors could be improved by applying lessons learned from existing patient safety work, according to new research. The…
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7 NovemberFeatures
How does the UK’s closest neighbour approach death? Dr Kevin Myers describes the changing face of Irish cultural traditions
The Irish have a rich and long cultural tradition in relation to matters surrounding death. When faced with loss, historically…
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6 NovemberFeatures
Keeping it in the Family
Green’s Carriage Masters shares its family history Independently owned, Green’s Carriage Masters has been operating for over 50 years. The…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
FPA chief executive to speak at Funeral Director Show
Funeral Director Show 2018 is pleased to add Graeme McAusland, chief executive of the Funeral Planning Authority, to its list…
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23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
World’s toughest emission charge comes into effect
The world’s toughest emission standard, the £10 Toxicity Charge (T-Charge) to help tackle London’s lethal air pollution and get older…
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Sep- 2017 -27 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New team welcomed to refurbished premises
London firm John Nodes Funeral Service has a new team in its newly-refurbished Harlesden branch. Kim Cophen and Rema Depass…
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19 SeptemberEvents
Funeral Director Show 2018 opens for registration
Registration is now open for the Funeral Director Show, the UK’s new, premium event for independent funeral directors, embalmers, celebrants,…
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15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
The Good Funeral Awards names 2017’s winners
Sometimes called ‘The Death Oscars’, the Good Funeral Awards celebrate the hard work and compassion of the people within the…
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12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Cash still reigns supreme
As the nation gets set to embrace the new style £10 notes, new research from Mintel reveals cash is king for…
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