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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

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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.

Southwest Funeral Care named ‘low cost provider of the year’

Plymouth-based Southwest Funeral Care has received the accolade of ‘low cost funeral…

Great Glen Crematorium adds live streaming to Pooja hall

Great Glen Crematorium in Leicestershire has installed live streaming equipment into the…

Golden Charter appoints new CEO

Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has announced the appointment of Charles Norman as its…

Gordon Fletcher and Sons joins Funeral Partners

Gordon Fletcher and Sons, a funeral business that has been operating for more than 80 years,…

NAFD warns of ‘fragmented’ death management services in new report

The NAFD has warned that funeral directors are unable to protect bereaved families from a…

William Purves celebrates 135 years in business

The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its…

Waseley Hills Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary

Waseley Hills Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving the communities of…

Covid changed the way we do business

Countless industries had to pivot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral industry…

Firms sign deal to help independents fight back against direct cremators

SAIF, Westerleigh Group and Distinct Cremations have reached a landmark agreement to give…

Safe Hands falls into administration

Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial…
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