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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.

Salford Council bereavement service awarded gold standard

Salford City Council’s bereavement services has been awarded a national accolade in…

Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective

A successful Covid-19 vaccine is a step closer after Pfizer/Biontech revealed its vaccine…

NE Lincolnshire Council announces crematorium and cemetery restrictions

North East Lincolnshire Council has introduced a series of new restrictions at its…

NAFD cancels 2021 National Funeral Exhibition

The National Association of Funeral Directors has announced it is cancelling its 2021…

AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice

Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and…

83% of people do not want conventional funeral, study finds

The coronavirus pandemic may be forcing people to rethink how death should be marked…

William Purves unveils £550k refurb of W. G. Catto Funeral Directors

William Purves has announced the reopening of its Elgin branch following a £500,000 refit,…

Why giving back to society matters

While gearing up to launch our annual fundraising campaign for the Royal British Legion and…

Co-op H1 revenues rise 3.5% to £148m

Co-op Funeralcare has revealed revenues for the first half of the year increased by 3.5% to £148m. 

Eastbourne directors use art therapy to help bereaved during Covid-19

An Eastbourne funeral directors combined art classes with bereavement support to help those…
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