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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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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Jul- 2020 -6 JulyTips
Cemetery burial vs natural burial – what’s the difference?
Though often adorned with trees and flowers, a cemetery is mostly home to rows upon rows of gravestones, which can…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryTips
Our guide to funeral trends to watch out for in 2020 – What to know
Around 500,000 deaths occur in the UK every year. There are now alternatives to traditional funerals that allow people to…
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Oct- 2019 -30 OctoberBusiness
Kent Natural Burials awarded ‘best burial ground of the year’
Kent Natural Burials has been awarded ‘Best Burial Ground of the Year’ by The Good Funeral Awards. The company which…
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Aug- 2018 -8 AugustEvents
Alternative hearses showcased at Natural Burial Open Day
A display of alternative hearses were showcased at the Wrottesley Park Natural Burial Ground as part of the site’s Natural…
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Feb- 2015 -12 February
Memoria Opens Two Sites on the Same Day
UK crematoria and cemetery service provider, Memoria, has achieved a UK first by opening two sites on the same day,…
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Oct- 2012 -3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Consultation begins on natural burial charter
Customer care standards at natural burial grounds could soon rise as the result of an industry-wide consultation regarding a proposed…
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