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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.

Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic

Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has written to all councils in England to ensure that…

PHE issues further guidance for safe management of funerals

Public Health England (PHE) has issued further guidance for those managing or organising…

Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks

The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a…

Local schools donate vital equipment to Neville Funerals

Neville Funerals has announced Samuel Whitbread Academy and Stopsley High School havs…

Solihull council latest to cap number of mourners at funerals

Solihull Council has become the latest council to cap the number mourners allowed to attend…

Liverpool Council tells families not to delay funerals

Bereaved families in Liverpool are being told not to delay loved ones’ funerals amid the…

Stirling council announces temporary adjustments to funerals amid Covid-19 crisis

Stirling Council’s cemeteries has announced some temporary adjustments to comply with recent…

SAIF announces regional strategy for West Midland authorities amid coronavirus pandemic

SAIF has announced a regional strategy has been adopted by the seven West Midlands…

Dignity CEO steps down amid coronavirus pandemic

Funeral provider Dignity has announced CEO Mike McCollum has stepped down from the position,…

Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme

Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously…
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