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- 2020 -20 AprilCoronavirus
London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards
In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…
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Mar- 2020 -6 MarchPeople
Tamworth funeral manager raises £10,000
A Tamworth Co-operative Society funeral manager has taken part in a charity drive raising £10,000 for high-rise firefighting equipment. Glen…
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Feb- 2020 -25 FebruaryFuneral Plans
South West ‘most expensive’ region for cremation, study finds
The most expensive region for cremation is the South West of England, where the average cost of cremation is £884,…
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25 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Chlorinated chicken ain’t the way
The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade…
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20 FebruaryBusiness
Quaker Social Action urges directors to sign transparent pricing pledge
Quaker Social Action has called for funeral directors to providing providing transparent pricing by signing the Fair Funerals pledge. The pledge…
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18 FebruaryBusiness
Steven Mears Group invests in new hybrid vehicles
Mears Family Funerals and Mears and Jackson, part of the Steven Mears Group of companies, has acquired a new fleet…
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17 FebruaryBusiness
Motorcycle Funeral founder remembered at QMUL research centre
Leicestershire pastor and Motorcycle Funerals founder Reverend Paul Sinclair , who died of a brain tumour last year, has been…
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6 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Tesla, Macy’s and organic food: serious change is afoot
Sometimes change is sudden and surprising, but sometimes it bubbles away under the surface for decades before making a serious…
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Jan- 2020 -14 JanuaryFuneral Plans
NAFD partners with Dementia Friendly Haringey Network
The NAFD has announced its sponsorship of a new leaflet produced by the Dementia Friendly Haringey Network in association with…
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13 JanuaryLatest News
Fife is Scotland’s highest public funeral spender, research finds
Fife has spent more on public service funerals than anywhere else in Scotland, new figures suggest. According to The Courier,…
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