Yorkshire
Yorkshire is home to a diverse and active funeral profession, spanning urban centres and rural communities with varying service demands, cultural needs, and infrastructure challenges. From independent funeral homes and regional crematoria to local authority cemeteries and supplier operations, the region reflects both tradition and change within the sector. Funeral Service Times reports on funeral-related developments across Yorkshire, including business activity, service expansion, local policy, staffing, and community engagement—providing regionally focused insight for funeral professionals working in or with the county.
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneCommunity
Central Co-op thanks hospice workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis
Hospice staff have been sent “thank you” packages by Central England Co-op to show its “appreciation for their efforts in…
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3 JuneCoronavirus
The British Institute of Embalmers holds first virtual AGM
The British Institute of Embalmers has revealed it had its first ever Annual General Meeting over Zoom amid the Covid-19…
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Apr- 2020 -6 AprilEconomy
Yorkshire council suspends funeral services amid coronavirus crisis
Three Yorkshire councils have been forced to suspend all new funeral services amid the Covid-19 virus crisis. Kirklees Council has…
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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchBusiness
Successful study of water cremation completed for Yorkshire Water
Following a successful study, the UK’s first ‘wastewater consent to discharge’ has been granted for the water cremation process, the…
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Jul- 2019 -31 JulyBusiness
Century-old George Steele & Son joins Funeral Partners
The West Yorkshire funeral business George Steele and Son has become part of the Funeral Partners family of businesses. David…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilBusiness
Natural Legacy celebrates 10th birthday
The world’s first patented woolen coffin brand Natural Legacy is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. In 2009 UK woollen…
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Jan- 2019 -30 JanuaryBusiness
Community-focused west Yorkshire funeral firm joins Funeral Partners
Keighley-based Melia Powell Funeral Service has pledged to continue building on its “strong roots in the local community” after becoming…
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Nov- 2018 -7 NovemberBusiness
Established Yorkshire Dales family business joins Funeral Partners
Established family business Simon Barningham Funeral Directors has become part of Funeral Partners as the company focuses on strengthening its…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberEvents
AOIC members win national awards
The AOIC has announced that a number of its members have won awards at the Second National Convention for Celebrants.…
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Sep- 2018 -10 SeptemberFeatures
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 the public an environmentally friendly end…
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