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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Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberCommunity
Norfolk funeral home launches suicide support training
A suicide bereavement support course has been launched by a Norfolk funeral home. Rosedale Funeral Home is launching the course…
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11 DecemberBusiness
Aubrey Kirkham appoints third generation family member
Shrewsbury-based Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors has expanded its team with the appointment of a third generation family member. The funeral…
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Nov- 2019 -7 NovemberBusiness
Daren Persson Funeral Services teaches first aid training to children
Daren Persson Funeral Services has been teaching children from North Tyneside lifestyle skills. The funeral business organised first aid training…
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7 NovemberFeatures
Supporting people with Dementia through bereavement
There are more than 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and many of them will experience bereavement at some…
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Jul- 2019 -10 JulyFeatures
Aston Lark Discusses: Cyber Risks
Hello, I’m Matt, taking over from Colin this month to write about cyber risks. This is one of the largest systematic…
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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneFeatures
How many singers does it take to change a funeral?
We know that when a client asks for live music at a funeral service a funeral director’s head might start…
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May- 2019 -30 MayCharity
Rowland Brothers hosts child bereavement seminars
A total of 250 teachers, police family liaison officers, social workers and associated care professionals attended two days of seminars…
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30 MayCharity
Co op Funeralcare donates £1000 to autistic children in Frimley Green
A support service for autistic children and their families in Frimley Green has received a donation of £1,000 from Co-op…
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30 MayCommunity
Funeral directors host dementia seminars
More than 120 delegates attended three seminars about dementia hosted by Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. With the population ageing,…
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9 MayCommunity
Hindus want UK crematoriums to be ‘Hindu friendly’
Hindus are urging for crematoria in United Kingdom to adapt to the needs of growing Hindu community. Hindu statesman Rajan…
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