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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Mar- 2017 -2 MarchCurrent Affairs
NCPC calls for Government to push forward with National Commitment on End of Life Care
Ilora, Baroness Finlay, has called on the Government to keep moving forward with the National Commitment on End of Life…
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Jul- 2013 -2 July
Lucy Siegle presents UK best award to South Downs Natural Burial Site
The South Downs Natural Burial Site at the Sustainability Centre in East Meon, Hampshire, has been awarded Best Natural Burial…
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Feb- 2013 -14 FebruaryPeople
Cheltenham FD to give eco-funeral talk
Cheltenham-based funeral director Ian George will give a talk to the townspeople about environmentally friendly funeral options. George, who runs…
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Nov- 2012 -9 November
Cumbria funeral directors angered by rising costs
Funeral directors from Copeland, West Cumbria have been angered by proposed rises in crematorium and cemetery fees in the area.…
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Aug- 2012 -13 AugustCurrent Affairs
GreenAcres scores hat-trick of awards
All three of GreenAcres Woodland Burials’ parks have been presented with a Green Flag award. GreenAcres’ three burial parks in…
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