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Bristol-based Trust to host wills and funeral workshop in March

Bristol-based Trust to host wills and funeral workshop in March

Forest Park Cemetery opens dedicated Muslim section

Forest Park Cemetery opens dedicated Muslim section

A.W. Lymn promotes Russ Kemp to senior funeral director

A.W. Lymn promotes Russ Kemp to senior funeral director

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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.

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.

Why are funerals moving away from tradition?

The funeral service is changing. Funerals have begun to stretch out, explore their limits,…

Dignity’s profits drop as funeral price war continues

Funeral provider Dignity has seen a decline in revenue and profits in its preliminary…

Unique ceremonies in demand as Brits move away from tradition

New research from national funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, has revealed a shift in…

Coles Funeral Directors toast to business expansion

Coles Funeral Directors marked its expansion with the launch of its second premises at…

Old habits ‘fuelling funeral overspending’

Traditional funeral providers continue to benefit from consumers being stuck in their ways…

Co-op launches UK’s first poppy hearse

Co-op Funeralcare has today (Wednesday 7 November) unveiled the UK’s first poppy hearse. The…

Funeral director to offer ‘traditional funeral’ for half the average cost

A funeral director has launched a unique new funeral service providing people with all the…

Resomation: the flame-free cremation that could be coming to the UK

Resomation was developed by expert biochemist Sandy Sullivan who had an ambition to offer…

Direct cremation set to double in the next five years

The number of people in the UK taking up the option of direct cremation is set to double in…

Royal London launches funeral plan

Royal London’s Consumer business has launched a new pre-paid funeral plan, which has been…
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