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Webinar titled 'Reducing the carbon footprint of bereavement services: Greening cremation, Part 2.' The image shows a man in a suit standing on a split landscape. On the left side, the ground is green and lush, while on the right side, the land is dry and barren, symbolizing the contrast between environmental care and degradation.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Bereavement Services Part 2

Continuing our discussions with suppliers and service providers in the sector, we heard presentations from DFW regarding Electric Cremators, The Faunus Group and the advancement of decomposition as a positive impact solution as well as insights from Funeral Service Insights presented by Leverton & Sons.

May 12, 2021
Webinar titled 'In Conversation with Brendan Day: The impact of the bereavement sector on the environment and what we can do about it.' The image shows Brendan Day, a man wearing sunglasses, a beige jacket, and a bright pink shirt, smiling while on a boat with a waterway and sky in the background.

‘In Conversation with’ Brendan Day

Brendan Day discusses how the UK bereavement sector is recognizing the need for change as pressure grows for the sector to reduce their impact on the environment.

April 22, 2021
Webinar titled 'In Conversation with Connie Putnam: Donation – gifts and grievances.' The image shows Connie Putnam, a woman with long blonde hair, smiling at the camera, wearing a gray top, in an indoor setting with light-colored walls.

‘In Conversation with’ Connie Putnam

Connie Putnam talks about the donation process, the difference donations make, and how funeral directors can work with local organizations to honor a donor’s wishes.

April 20, 2021
Webinar titled 'Reducing the carbon footprint of bereavement services: Greening cremation, Part 1.' The image shows a close-up of two hands holding the Earth, with the hands covered in dirt, symbolizing care for the planet while emphasizing environmental concerns in the context of bereavement services.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Bereavement Services Part 1

In the UK we have over 600,000 deaths per annum and we have always recognised the need to provide a means for disposing of the dead which is both respectful and sanitary. Now we must add a third consideration, the environment. Each of us in the process which combines to dispose of the dead, from funeral director to crematorium provider to memorial supplier has a role to play.

April 14, 2021
Webinar titled 'The Climate Emergency: Contributing to change—how cemetery and crematoria teams can make a difference.' The image shows a split view of a tree. The left side depicts a healthy tree with green leaves and grass, representing a thriving environment, while the right side shows a barren tree on dry, cracked earth, symbolizing environmental degradation.

Contributing to Change Locally and Strategically

On the 17th March 2021, OpusXenta and the FBCA presented the second in a series of webinars to focus on the impact that bereavement services are having on the environment. With over 75% of local authorities declaring a climate emergency, the sector is mobilising to benchmark the current position and develop action plans to address this global issue, and the formation of the Environmental Stewardship Group is just the first step.

March 17, 2021

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