Training
Ongoing training is essential to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care across the funeral sector. From embalming and funeral arranging to health and safety, customer service, and leadership, structured learning supports the development of both new and experienced personnel. Funeral Service Times reports on training initiatives, qualifications, CPD programmes, industry partnerships, accreditation schemes, and updates from professional bodies—equipping funeral directors, arrangers, and sector staff with the knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles.
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustBusiness
Central Co-op expands funeral service feedback with Trustpilot
Central Co-op Funeral has begun using Trustpilot to collect public reviews from bereaved families, in a move designed to improve…
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26 AugustFuneral Plans
Caerphilly seeks volunteers to attend funerals for the unclaimed
Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking volunteers to attend funerals for people who die without family or friends, as part…
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Jul- 2025 -9 JulyBusiness
Joseph A. Hey and Son joins Funeral Partners network
Funeral Partners has announced that Joseph A. Hey and Son, a fourth-generation funeral business based in Bradford, has joined its…
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Jun- 2025 -11 JunePeople
A.W. Lymn appoints new general manager of stonemasonry team
A.W. Lymn The Craftsmen in Stone has announced the appointment of Ryan Marsh to the role of general manager, as…
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2 JuneCommunity
M Rushton Funeral Directors unveils new on-premise defibrillator
Funeral Partners’ M Rushton Funeral Directors has had a defibrillator installed on its premises on Marshside Road, Southport. It comes…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilCommunity
University of Bristol debuts The Grief Centre
The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement at the University of Bristol was officially launched yesterday (24 April) with…
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10 AprilBusiness
SAIF unveils five-year Obitus partnership
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced a new five-year partnership with Obitus at its…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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12 FebruaryPeople
ICCM names Mathew Crawley as new CEO
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced that Mathew Crawley has been named its new chief executive,…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryPeople
Rayners enhances Rayner Care Technical Sales Support team with Gravotech specialist
Rayners is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its Rayner Care team with the addition of Daniel Timms, a…
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