# greater manchester (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover greater manchester. Page: Feed: --- ## [Adair Neely Funeral Directors marks 135 years with new branch](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/business/2026/08/28/adair-neely-funeral-directors-marks-135-years-with-new-branch/) _2026-08-28 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The opening coincides with the launch of the Adair Neely Community Fund ## [Racism shapes experience of grief, joint university study shows](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/community-news/2026/08/27/racism-shapes-experience-of-grief-joint-university-study-shows/) _2026-08-27 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ Participants reported hospital neglect and staff assumptions regarding religious practices ## [William Purves invests £200k in mortuary security upgrade](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/business/2026/08/26/william-purves-invests-200k-in-mortuary-security-upgrade/) _2026-08-26 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The system also tracks the duration of visits and generates automatic alerts if credentials do not match ## [Death literacy pioneers warn against ‘ritual-free’ direct cremation](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/25/death-literacy-pioneers-warn-against-ritual-free-direct-cremation/) _2026-08-25 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ Experts from the UK and US meet in London to address evolving approaches to grief and funeral technology ## [A.W. Lymn warns of rise in exhumation requests](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/24/a-w-lymn-warns-of-rise-in-exhumation-requests/) _2026-08-24 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The company recommends that a first burial site should always be treated as a person’s final resting place ## [Woodlands Crematorium in Scarborough to receive £2.5m upgrade](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/21/woodlands-crematorium-in-scarborough-to-receive-2-5m-upgrade/) _2026-08-21 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ New equipment will reduce gas consumption by 25% compared to current levels ## [Bristol memorial event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/events/2026/08/20/bristol-memorial-event-to-mark-world-suicide-prevention-day/) _2026-08-20 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ Sunflowers Suicide Support to host annual remembrance gathering at Bristol Memorial Woodlands ## [Pure Cremation acquires third site in Cheshire](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/business/2026/08/19/pure-cremation-acquires-third-site-in-cheshire/) _2026-08-19 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The facility opened in 2020 on a six-acre site in Lach Dennis, near Northwich ## [Evesham facility shortlisted for ‘Crematorium of the Year’ award](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/events/2026/08/18/evesham-facility-shortlisted-for-crematorium-of-the-year-award/) _2026-08-18 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The annual awards are run by the Association of Green Funeral Directors to recognise standards across the sector ## [Co-op backs statutory regulation for funeral sector after scandal](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/current-affairs/2026/08/17/co-op-backs-statutory-regulation-for-funeral-sector-after-scandal/) _2026-08-17 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ Funeral provider urges government to ensure new rules safeguard dignity without causing unintended issues for grieving families ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UE4UPInqhnze) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Bristol burial site offers solution for London land shortage](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/14/bristol-burial-site-offers-solution-for-london-land-shortage/) _2026-08-14 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ A London area audit reveals 17 local authorities will run out of burial space by 2040 ## [Tech firm launches estate planning platform for funeral directors](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/business/2026/08/13/tech-firm-launches-estate-planning-platform-for-funeral-directors/) _2026-08-13 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The platform creates four new revenue streams for funeral businesses ## [Charing Crematorium to host open day for 90th anniversary](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/12/charing-crematorium-to-host-open-day-for-90th-anniversary/) _2026-08-12 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ A commemoration service will take place at 12pm, alongside a display of historic items from the past nine decades ## [M.A. Mills warns of buyer confusion over direct cremations](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/funeral-plans/2026/08/11/m-a-mills-warns-of-buyer-confusion-over-direct-cremations/) _2026-08-11 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The funeral provider attributed this to websites using several terms for identical services ## [Walker and Morrell opens new funeral home in Leam Lane](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/business/2026/08/10/walker-and-morrell-opens-new-funeral-home-in-leam-lane/) _2026-08-10 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ The business has established community partnerships to sponsor Leam Rangers Football Club and The Ravensworth Golf Club ## [Forest Green Rovers renews deal with Bristol Memorial Woodlands](https://www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk/news/charity/2026/08/07/forest-green-rovers-renews-deal-with-bristol-memorial-woodlands/) _2026-08-07 · Corina Duma · Funeral Service Times_ Partnership enters fourth year as club promotes eco-friendly end-of-life planning ## [ENO host Greater Manchester Youth Opera Company pilot weekend](https://www.eno.org/greater-manchester/eno-host-greater-manchester-youth-opera-company-pilot-weekend/) _2026-07-22 · Clare Wells · English National Opera_ The post ENO host Greater Manchester Youth Opera Company pilot weekend appeared first on English National Opera . ## [ENO and Factory International partner to expand pathways into opera through Factory Academy](https://www.eno.org/news/eno-and-factory-international-partner-to-expand-pathways-into-opera-through-factory-academy/) _2026-06-29 · smukisa · English National Opera_ ENO are delighted to continue our partnership with Factory Academy through a series of traineeships offering young people routes into opera production The post ENO and Factory International partner to expand pathways into opera through Factory Academy appeared first on English National Opera . ## [Black Country, New Road to perform new arrangements of their music live at the London Coliseum](https://www.eno.org/press/black-country-new-road-to-perform-new-arrangements-of-their-music-live-at-the-london-coliseum/) _2026-06-23 · smukisa · English National Opera_ A landmark and genre-defying concert at the London Coliseum with the award-winning Orchestra of English National Opera (ENO), curated and conducted by André de Ridder, ENO’s Music Director Designate. The post Black Country, New Road to perform new arrangements of their music live at the London Coliseum appeared first on English National Opera . ## [ENO’s free schools’ music programme Finish This… now open for applications](https://www.eno.org/news/enos-free-schools-music-programme-finish-this-now-open-for-applications/) _2026-06-04 · smukisa · English National Opera_ Apply to join Finish This..., ENO’s national music-making programme for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and SEND learners, for the 2026-27 academic year. The post ENO’s free schools’ music programme Finish This… now open for applications appeared first on English National Opera . ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zmtVYTmPNCK8) _2026-06-04 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [English National Opera’s free schools’ music programme Finish This… now open for applications](https://www.eno.org/press/english-national-operas-free-schools-music-programme-finish-this-now-open-for-applications/) _2026-06-04 · smukisa · English National Opera_ ENO is now inviting applications for Finish This..., its national music-making programme for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and SEND learners, for the 2026-27 academic year. The post English National Opera’s free schools’ music programme Finish This… now open for applications appeared first on English National Opera . ## [400 local voices unite in Salford for a football-inspired opera performance](https://www.eno.org/news/400-local-voices-unite-in-salford-for-a-football-inspired-opera-performance-2/) _2026-05-20 · smukisa · English National Opera_ ENO and Walk the Plank will present Perfect Pitch at We Invented the Weekend, staging an unmissable outdoor performance just one week ahead of the Men's football World Cup 2026. The post 400 local voices unite in Salford for a football-inspired opera performance appeared first on English National Opera . ## [ENO remembers soprano Dame Felicity Lott](https://www.eno.org/news/eno-remembers-soprano-dame-felicity-lott/) _2026-05-18 · smukisa · English National Opera_ Everyone at English National Opera (ENO) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of soprano Dame Felicity Lott The post ENO remembers soprano Dame Felicity Lott appeared first on English National Opera . ## [Issue 15: A Chat with… Jess!](https://www.eno.org/participant-news/issue-15-a-chat-with-jess/) _2026-05-12 · Jessica Boot · English National Opera_ The post Issue 15: A Chat with… Jess! appeared first on English National Opera . ## [Thank you Jenny](https://www.eno.org/news/thank-you-jenny/) _2026-05-07 · smukisa · English National Opera_ As she steps down as our Chief Executive, we want to thank Jenny Mollica for her brilliant leadership of English National Opera. The post Thank you Jenny appeared first on English National Opera .