Queen Elizabeth II
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked a historic national moment that profoundly influenced the UK funeral and memorial sector. Funeral Service Times provides in-depth coverage of the Queen’s state funeral, public mourning, and the industry’s operational role in delivering one of the most significant ceremonial events in modern history. Articles explore how funeral directors, memorial providers, and local authorities managed logistics, tributes, and community commemorations. For professionals, this tag offers analysis of the event’s impact on public attitudes toward funerals, ceremonial standards, and the coordination between state and private funeral services.
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneFuneral Plans
Hymns gain new popularity at funerals, Co-op finds
Co-op Funeralcare has released its 2023 Funeral Music Chart that revealed a shift in music at final farewells consisting of…
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May- 2023 -3 MayBusiness
William Purves celebrates 135 years in business
The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilFuneral Plans
23% of over 50s considering own arrangements after QEII funeral
Some 23% of those aged over 50 reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral made them consider their own funeral…
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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberEvents
Dedication service held at Aylesbury Vale Crematorium
Funeral directors, celebrants, members of the clergy, local parish councillors and senior representatives from organisations within the bereavement sector have…
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