State Funeral
A state funeral represents the highest ceremonial honour in the UK, combining centuries of tradition with national mourning and public participation. Funeral Service Times provides comprehensive coverage of state funerals, examining their planning, protocol, and execution from an industry perspective. Coverage explores the coordination between government departments, the military, royal households, and funeral service providers, as well as the logistical and symbolic dimensions of such events. For funeral professionals, this tag offers insights into the operational excellence, heritage, and ceremonial standards that define a state funeral in the UK.
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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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Sep- 2022 -14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funerals to go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, NAFD says
Many funerals will go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, despite speculation that funerals will be cancelled due to…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustBusiness
Churchill’s hearse restored by Bristol Memorial Woodlands
The hearse used to carry Winston Churchill to his final resting place is set to once again be used for…
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Jan- 2019 -10 JanuaryFeatures
Most talked about funerals of 2018
Henry Vincent Perhaps the most controversial incident of the funeral year, robber Henry Vincent was killed when attempting to burgle…
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