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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.

Birmingham Council of Mosques urge council to increase funeral size to 30 mourners

Birmingham City Council are being urged to end the “tragedy” of restricted funeral sizes…

Remembrance book launched for Ayrshire mourners grieving during Covid-19 crisis

An online remembrance book for families who have lost a loved one amid the Covid-19 pandemic…

Central England Co-op announces first virtual members meeting amid Covid-19

Central England Co-op has announced it is to host its first online members meeting to update…

The British Institute of Embalmers holds first virtual AGM

The British Institute of Embalmers has revealed it had its first ever Annual General Meeting…

Glasgow funeral director urges public not to delay funerals

A Glasgow funeral director is urging families not to delay funerals following Nicola…

70% increase in demand for wills during coronavirus crisis

The rate of those making their final will has increased by 70% since the start of the…

Westerleigh Group to create Covid-19 memorial gardens in 34 of its sites

Independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced…

Bradford Council to ease funeral restrictions for mourners

Bradford Council has announced restrictions on the number of mourners allowed at funerals in…

Funeral directors provides ‘Pots of Love’ for the bereaved in Slough

A funeral directors is appealing to local people in Slough for spare plant pots and…

Co-op Funeral Directors creates new Covid-19 video guide

A team of Central England Co-op senior funeral directors have created a series of films to…
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