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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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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.

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.

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…

Great Glen Crematorium officially opens natural burial ground

Westerleigh Group’s Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester has officially opened a natural…

A.W. Lymn’s barrows: a legacy in stone

In a quiet pocket of the Nottinghamshire countryside, something ancient is being reborn.…

Central Co-op signs CPPA to supply green energy to 400 locations

Central Co-op has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA), in partnership…

The AA confirms Association of Green Funeral Directors collab

The AA has announced a new collaboration with the Association of Green Funeral Directors,…

Greener Globe Funeral Standard awards gold to Lea Fields Crem

Lea Fields Crematorium has announced that it has been awarded the Gold Certification for…

Gen-Z Britons prefer traditional burial, The Farewell Guide finds

Some 41% of 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK now favour a traditional burial to a cremation,…

Leverton and Sons wins gold Greener Globe Funeral Standard award

Leverton and Sons has attained a gold award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard scheme…

Lea Fields Crem achieves bronze funeral standard award

Lea Fields Crematorium has received a bronze award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard,…

Worcester Council submits report for £6.96m Astwood Crem refurb

Worcester City Council has outlined plans for the refurbishment of Astwood Crematorium,…
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