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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

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Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound and lasting impact on the UK funeral profession, reshaping operational protocols, accelerating regulatory change, and placing unprecedented pressure on funeral directors, crematoria, and bereavement services. Funeral Service Times examines the sector’s response during and after the pandemic, including emergency legislation, PPE and safety guidance, service restrictions, workforce challenges, and lessons learned. Coverage also addresses ongoing implications—from delayed grief and memorialisation trends to future planning for public health crises—supporting professionals in reflecting on and preparing for sector resilience.

Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound and lasting impact on the UK funeral profession, reshaping operational protocols, accelerating regulatory change, and placing unprecedented pressure on funeral directors, crematoria, and bereavement services. Funeral Service Times examines the sector’s response during and after the pandemic, including emergency legislation, PPE and safety guidance, service restrictions, workforce challenges, and lessons learned. Coverage also addresses ongoing implications—from delayed grief and memorialisation trends to future planning for public health crises—supporting professionals in reflecting on and preparing for sector resilience.

Over 8 million people experienced a sudden loss in 2020

Co-op has revealed that at least 8 million people have experienced the sudden death of a…

Integrity Funeral Care: The Afro-Caribbean specialists

Sharon and Paul McLean took an unusual path en route to founding Integrity Funeral Care of…

Douch Family Funeral Directors announce annual charity

Douch Family Funeral Directors has announced it has chosen the Dorset and Somerset Air…

Dorset funeral group continues bereavement sessions despite Covid

A Dorset funeral group is ensuring its pro bono bereavement services continue throughout the…

IFD College reveal plans for course expansion

The Independent Funeral Directors College (IFD), has revealed plans to enhance its course…

Funeral Partners gives away grief support book

Funeral Partners has provided copies of a grief support book for children ahead of National…

Avalon named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at finance awards

Avalon Funeral Plans has been named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2020/21 Personal…

Non-Covid deaths at home exceed 30,000 since March

Over 30,000 deaths, not related to Covid-19, have taken place in private homes in England…

Guiding mourners sensitively through services

For funeral directors, sensitivity comes with the territory, particularly when it comes to…

Police seek to issue £10k fine after restrictions breach at funeral

Northamptonshire Police is seeking to issue its first £10,000 fine after a funeral that took…
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