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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

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.

LifeArt UK appoints Kevin Crute as new CEO

LifeArt UK has appointed Kevin Crute as its new CEO to “oversee a period of growth”, as the…

The Oaks Crematorium records its highest number of botanical species

The Oaks Crematorium in Havant has recorded its highest number of botanical species in its…

Resomation – what will happen next?

I last spoke with Funeral Service Times in September 2018 and it is safe to say there has…

Havant crematorium’s wildlife initiative hailed a success

Five years after it first opened, a Havant crematorium’s mission to protect and…

House of Lords checks progress of end of life care commitment

A debate on Tuesday 14 March in the House of Lords will explore whether the 2016 National…

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…

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,…

Cheltenham FD to give eco-funeral talk

Cheltenham-based funeral director Ian George will give a talk to the townspeople about…

Cumbria funeral directors angered by rising costs

Funeral directors from Copeland, West Cumbria have been angered by proposed rises in…

GreenAcres scores hat-trick of awards

All three of GreenAcres Woodland Burials’ parks have been presented with a Green Flag award.
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