Mental Health
Mental health is a critical concern within the funeral profession, where staff regularly face emotionally demanding situations, exposure to grief, and the pressures of operating in sensitive, high-responsibility environments. Supporting the wellbeing of funeral directors, arrangers, crematoria staff, and others in the sector is essential to maintaining resilience and professional care standards. Funeral Service Times covers mental health initiatives, workplace support programmes, sector guidance, training, and cultural shifts—helping funeral professionals prioritise wellbeing in a field where emotional labour is both constant and deeply personal.
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Dec- 2022 -16 DecemberCommunity
Bereavement leads to poor mental health, new research shows
As many as 13 million UK adults that are battling grief following a recent bereavement experience feelings of loneliness or…
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Jul- 2022 -14 JulyBusiness
A.W. Lymn reports shift in entry paths of recruits
Independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has reported a shift in the entry paths of recent recruits…
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Dec- 2021 -9 DecemberCharity
Neville Funerals supports mental health charities in new campaign
Neville Funerals has launched its 2021 Christmas campaign in support of a trio of local mental health charities that provide…
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6 DecemberCommunity
Douch Family Funeral Directors reintroduces trees of remembrance
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors is again inviting people to leave messages on Christmas trees in memory of lost loved…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberLatest News
Funeral director skydives to fundraise for local hospice
A Herefordshire funeral director skydived from 13,500ft to fundraise for his local hospice with a group of bikers, who have…
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Oct- 2021 -8 OctoberCommunity
Funeral Partners increases employee mental health support
Funeral Partners has announced it is increasing its measures to support the mental health of employees, following a “challenging” 18-months…
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Jun- 2021 -18 JuneCharity
Fosters Funeral arranger to climb Ben Nevis for mental health charity
Julie Steel, funeral arranger at Fosters Cumnock is one of six friends raising funds for charity by climbing Ben Nevis…
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May- 2021 -7 MayCharity
CMG donate £10k to The Lily Mae Foundation
The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG) has donated £10,000 to The Lily Mae Foundation, a charity that supports parents and…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchBusiness
Fosters Family Funeral Directors partners with SAMH to support workers
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has partnered with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), to provide virtual positive mental health…
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Dec- 2020 -17 DecemberCharity
Coles Funeral Directors to raise £10,000 for City Hospice
Coles Funeral Directors has launched a charity fundraiser to raise £10,000 this winter for City Hospice. All the funds raised…
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