Sustainability
Sustainability is an increasingly important focus for the funeral profession, as environmental considerations influence everything from cremation emissions and vehicle fleets to coffin materials, energy use, and memorial practices. Funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and suppliers are investing in greener operations to meet regulatory expectations and public demand for environmentally responsible services. Funeral Service Times covers sustainability developments across the sector, including innovations, policy shifts, best practice guidance, and supplier initiatives—supporting professionals in delivering ethical, future-focused funeral provision.
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Nov- 2025 -25 NovemberFuneral Plans
Westerleigh opens natural burial ground at West Lancashire Crem
Westerleigh Group has opened a natural burial ground at West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium as part of plans to widen…
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19 NovemberBusiness
EoE Co-op unveils digital system to streamline funeral operations
East of England Co-op Funeral Services has completed a company-wide rollout of a digital management platform as part of a…
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6 NovemberCommunity
Falkirk Council eyes first long-term bereavement strategy
Falkirk Council has revealed that a discussion on its first bereavement strategy is being held at an executive meeting today…
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberFuneral Plans
Derby Council to fund design of new crematorium
Derby City Council is expected to approve funding next week for the design stage of a new crematorium to replace…
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Sep- 2025 -4 SeptemberCharity
Bramcote Crematorium donates £12,500 to local charities
Broxtowe Borough Council has revealed that Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,500 to two local charities through a recycling scheme that…
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Aug- 2025 -13 AugustFuneral Plans
Cambridge council signs contract for new bereavement centre
East Cambridgeshire District Council has signed a contract with construction firm Kier to build a bereavement centre near Mepal, with…
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneBusiness
Central Co-op to expand green energy drive to funeral services
Central Co-op is planning to roll out solar panels across its funeral business as part of its broader strategy to…
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12 JuneBusiness
The Wellbeing Farm launches celebration of life package
Lancashire events venue, The Wellbeing Farm, has launched a new “celebration of life” package with the aim of reframing traditional…
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5 JuneFuneral Plans
Central Co-op unveils new eco funeral plans following member survey
Central Co-op Funeral Plans has introduced new products designed to give customers more flexibility and environmentally-conscious options, in response to…
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May- 2025 -29 MayEvents
ICCM sponsors first-ever funeral floristry exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) was the lead sponsor of The Farewell Flowers Directory’s first-ever funeral floristry…
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