Natural Burials
Natural burials offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation, focusing on minimal environmental impact and the use of biodegradable materials. This section of Funeral Service Times covers developments in the natural burial sector, including new site openings, regulatory updates, service innovations, and best practice guidance for funeral directors and cemetery managers. Reporting also explores supplier offerings, community engagement, and industry trends shaping this growing area of the funeral profession. Content is tailored to professionals seeking to provide sustainable, dignified, and compliant natural burial options for the families they serve.
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May- 2025 -1 MayFuneral Plans
Great Glen Crematorium officially opens natural burial ground
Westerleigh Group’s Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester has officially opened a natural burial ground today (1 May) as a way…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchBusiness
The AA confirms Association of Green Funeral Directors collab
The AA has announced a new collaboration with the Association of Green Funeral Directors, which will see the insurer support…
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Feb- 2025 -14 FebruaryFeatures
The mushroom coffin has landed in the UK – and it’s a big deal
The future of funerals has arrived in the UK, and it is growing – literally. At a special unveiling event…
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5 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Thoulstone Park awaits council go-ahead for natural burial site
The owners of Thoulstone Park, James and Alka Hughes-Hallett, have submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to create a…
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May- 2024 -8 MayFuneral Plans
Many adults struggle with funeral planning words, survey finds
Many UK adults are unsure of the definitions of funeral-related words, according to a recent Funeral Choice survey. The company,…
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2 MayFuneral Plans
Jennifer Ashe and Son introduces biodegradable urns
Jennifer Ashe and Son Funeral Directors has introduced biodegradable urns to its offering, alongside other green funeral options such as…
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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryCommunity
BCP Council launches bereavement service consultation
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has announced its intention to develop and expand its bereavement service for the benefit…
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Apr- 2022 -13 AprilBusiness
Loughborough’s new Nanpantan Road Cemetery close to completion
Works to develop a second cemetery in Loughborough are reportedly nearing completion as the Nanpantan Road Cemetery will be ready…
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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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Apr- 2021 -23 AprilCommunity
New Worcester Cemeteries website launched
A new website has been launched to provide information about Worcester City Council’s crematorium and cemeteries. WorcesterCemeteries.co.uk gives city residents…
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