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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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilBusiness
Patrick Ryan & Daughter Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners
Patrick Ryan and Daughter Funeral Directors has joined Funeral Partners in a bid to receive the support and investment which…
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19 AprilEvents
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster joins NAFD Conference line-up
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster has joined the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference line-up, with the event set to…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryFuneral Plans
UK funeral costs drops 3.1%
The average cost of a basic funeral in the UK has dropped by 3.1% from £4,184 in 2020 to £4,056…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFeatures
The changing nature of funeralcare
With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…
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Dec- 2021 -21 DecemberCommunity
Anoopam Mission wins landmark appeal to build Hindu crematorium
Anoopam Mission UK has won a landmark appeal to build a crematorium on its grounds in Denham, Buckinghamshire, adjacent to…
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16 DecemberBusiness
Melia Powell wins Funeral Partners window display competition
Funeral Partners has revealed the winner of its Christmas window displays competition with first place being awarded to Melia Powell…
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2 DecemberCharity
FD undertakes sponsored cycle as part of 50k pledge
A Berkshire funeral director cycled the distance between London and Brighton on a small Brompton bicycle as part of his…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare unveils new Tesla electric hearse
Co-op Funeralcare has announced it will launch its first Tesla electric hearse on 1 December as part of its eco…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyCoronavirus
Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium opens Covid-19 memorial
A Covid-19 memorial at Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium in Hertfordshire is now available for the public to visit. The memorial…
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30 JulyBusiness
GreenAcres launches new partnership with The Good Grief Trust
GreenAcres, a cemetery and ceremonial park group, has launched a new partnership with bereavement charity, The Good Grief Trust, which…
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