Traditional Funeral
Traditional funerals remain a cornerstone of funeral practice in the UK, typically involving a formal ceremony, hearse-led procession, burial or cremation, and personalised tributes. These services are valued for their structure, symbolism, and opportunity for collective remembrance. Funeral Service Times covers developments in traditional funeral provision, including service design, ceremonial trends, family expectations, regulatory considerations, and supplier input—supporting funeral professionals in delivering meaningful, dignified experiences that uphold established customs while adapting to modern needs.
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyBusiness
Epiris Fund III agrees acquisition of Pure Cremation
Epiris has today announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire the provider of prepaid funeral plans, Pure Cremation. …
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberBusiness
The funeral market: state of play in 2022
“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…
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Nov- 2022 -21 NovemberFeatures
Has planning ever been more important?
Picture a future where cremation is the norm. Where limousines, coffins and burials are the exception to the rule. Emerging…
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Jan- 2022 -21 JanuaryBusiness
Avalon celebrates strong year amid customer support transformation
Funeral plan provider Avalon revealed it is celebrating “one of its most successful years to date” following “significant investment” in…
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19 JanuaryCharity
Charity runs first ever pay-what-you-can funerals through Jan
A charity-owned funeral director has responded to the current Covid and cost of living crisis by offering pay-what-you can funerals…
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Jul- 2021 -16 JulyFuneral Plans
UK adults opt against funeral flowers, survey finds
Having no flowers at a funeral is reportedly the most popular course of action for UK citizens. Some 31% of…
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May- 2021 -20 MayFeatures
‘We All Know How This Ends’: Discussing death and dying through writing
For many of us, death and dying can be difficult to engage with, a final taboo in the lives we…
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Feb- 2021 -5 FebruaryBusiness
Direct cremations to become a ‘preferred choice’
Direct cremations are quickly becoming the preferred choice for “final farewells” as the traditional funeral ceremonies become less popular. According…
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Jan- 2021 -14 JanuaryPeople
Average cost of dying climbs to £9,263
The average cost of dying has risen 0.8% in the UK and is now the highest it’s ever been since…
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Nov- 2020 -13 NovemberLatest News
Salford Council bereavement service awarded gold standard
Salford City Council’s bereavement services has been awarded a national accolade in recognition of its work helping mourners. The council…
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