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.
-
Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group gifts £25k to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has gifted £25k to Child Bereavement UK towards its vital work helping families to rebuild their lives when…
Read More » -
Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Atlantic View Crematorium plans halted by High Court
Plans for the Atlantic View Crematorium in North Cornwall, which would have been one of the largest crematoria in the…
Read More » -
3 OctoberFuneral Plans
65% of adults don’t have a funeral plan, L&G finds
Some 65% of UK adults do not have a funeral plan in place, suggesting greater measures need to be taken…
Read More » -
2 OctoberCharity Special
Brain Research UK is dedicated to funding world-class neurological research
Brain Research UK is a leading national charity dedicated to funding world-class research into neurological conditions. Our vision is a…
Read More » -
Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberLatest News
Co-op instals 11-foot elephant statue to promote conversations about death
Co-op Funeralcare has placed an ‘elephant in a room’ installation in London this week, to get the nation talking about…
Read More » -
6 SeptemberCharity
WH Putnam Funeral Directors raises £6,500 for MNDA
WH Putnam Funeral Directors has helped raise £6,500 for the North London branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)…
Read More » -
Jul- 2023 -14 JulyFeatures
Aquamation could be the path to other greener funeral practices
As the first alternative to burial or cremation since the Cremation Act of 1902, alkaline hydrolysis – also known as…
Read More » -
Jun- 2023 -30 JuneCharity
Hat-trick edition of charity football match nets over £46,000 for GOSH Charity
Celebrities including former footballers, top musicians and social media sensations took to the pitch to raise an incredible £46,731 for…
Read More » -
28 JuneEvents
Douch Family Funeral Directors wins at Family Business United awards
Douch Family Funeral Directors has been named family business of the year in the ‘health and welfare’ category at an…
Read More » -
16 JuneCharity
Funeral Partner’s Goals4Gosh raises £46,000
Celebrities including former footballers, musicians and social media influencers took to the pitch to raise an incredible £46,731 for Great…
Read More »