Funerals2 hrs agoTV presenter hopes to offer UK's first human body composting service Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.2 hrs ago3 days agoCrematorium roof damaged in accidental fireServices are postponed following the blaze which damaged part of Thorncliffe Crematorium.3 days ago17 Mar 2026'I can't be buried with my little girl due to new council rules'A crematorium rule change upsets families who can't have their ashes buried in future with loved ones.17 Mar 202614 Mar 2026I can no longer be buried with my little girl because of new crematorium rulesPeople affected by the change at Margam Crematorium have described the situation as "devastating".14 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Call for funeral sector regulation after jailingsGosport funeral directors Elkin and Bell were jailed last month for leaving bodies unrefrigerated.10 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremationsThe process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.2 Mar 202620 Feb 2026Why do 'horrific' funeral scandals keep happening?Police, funeral sector leaders and MPs believe a "lack of laws" to stop wrongdoing "beggars belief".20 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Council backs £4.7m switch to electric crematorsNorth East Lincolnshire says new cremators in Grimsby would cut emissions and offer value for money.14 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Town cremators to be replaced as part of upgradeThe existing gas cremators were installed in 2012 and the building will also undergo an upgrade.11 Feb 2026...