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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.

New death certification reforms cause funeral delays, SAIF finds

Funerals are experiencing “significant” delays in most areas across England and Wales as a…

The Farewell Guide names former Dignity chief exec as new COO

Online funeral comparison platform, The Farewell Guide, has announced the appointment of…

Vinters Park Crem donates £11,600 to Family Forever JP

Vinters Park Crematorium has made a £11,600 donation to a local Maidstone charity, Family…

Average funeral cost hits all-time high of £4,285, SunLife finds

The cost of a simple unattended funeral has risen by 3.5% in a year to hit a record high of…

Murray’s Funeral Directors renews Burton Albion FC sponsorship

Murray’s Funeral Directors has confirmed its support of Burton Albion Football Club with a…

Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman

Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief…

W Sherry and Sons joins Funeral Partners

Funeral Partners has announced that W Sherry and Sons has joined its network of funeral providers. 

‘Celebration of life’ funerals on the rise, Co-op finds

Some 68% of the UK – 38 million people – believe that funerals are becoming more of a…

Alexandra Park unveils Peace Garden pergola amid £17k investment

Glasgow’s Alexandra Park has benefited from a £17k investment which funded a new pergola and…

A.W. Lymn issues warning over Facebook funeral scam in East Midlands

A.W. Lymn Funeral Directors are asking the public to ‘stay vigilant’ after one of the…
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