York
York’s funeral profession serves a historic and culturally rich community, with funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, memorial masons, and suppliers providing essential care and support to bereaved families across the city and surrounding areas. This section of Funeral Service Times features coverage of York’s funeral sector, including business developments, local appointments, product and service innovations, and operational insights. We also report on regulatory updates, community engagement, and industry events relevant to funeral, memorial, and end-of-life care professionals, reflecting the city’s tradition of dignity, professionalism, and compassionate service.
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberFeatures
Death on holiday: the rise of dark tourism
A light stroll through a derelict grey town filled with the abandoned possessions of those that fled the spewing radioactive…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustPeople
Watford named as the UK’s most expensive place to die
Funeral directors in Watford are charging 37 percent more than the UK average, reinforcing the notion of the ‘Watford Gap’,…
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Jul- 2018 -10 JulyFeatures
Remarkable funerals: Jim Henson – Muppet Creator
The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in the early 50s, making their first appearance in American TV series Sam…
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Mar- 2018 -7 MarchFeatures
Cemeteries Around the World: Green-Wood Cemetery
The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York was founded in 1838 and was one of the first rural cemeteries in…
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Dec- 2016 -5 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Crowdfunding for York Big Issue seller’s funeral reaches £4000
The people of York have raised over £4,000 for the funeral of a popular local Big Issue seller. Peter Toulson,…
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Jun- 2016 -2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Jewellery stolen at York funeral directors
Jewellery from deceased people has been stolen during a theft at a York funeral directors. Thieves took off with a…
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Jul- 2012 -5 July
Golden Charter announce new chairman
Glasgow-based pre-planning funeral company Golden Charter has named solicitor Magnus Swanson as its chairman. Swanson, a former New York attorney…
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Mar- 2012 -22 MarchPeople
Faster Pastor beats world record
On 13 March ‘the Faster Pastor’ Paul Sinclair set a new world record for the fastest motorcycle hearse, on a…
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