Empowering bereavement professionals through communication & education
Jointly Hosted By:
The Cremation Society of Great Britain
The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities
Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2026
Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 25th June 2026
Join us for the Cremation & Burial Communication & Education Conference and Exhibition which is returning to the Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl 2026.
The Hilton at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 25th June 2026
The Cremation Society and the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities are pleased to be working in partnership once again to deliver this year’s CBCE.
Our extensive programme will ensure attendees hear from speakers addressing the latest topics of interest to those responsible for and working in the burial and cremation sector.
With the need to demonstrate a commitment to improve the environmental impact of funerals, as well as meeting the day-to-day needs of bereaved families, CBCE will enable delegates to feel fully equipped to feedback and influence the future of their burial or cremation service.
As well as a first-class programme, CBCE provides an excellent showcase of market-leading exhibitors covering a wide range of products and services of interest to the funeral profession. There will be time to meet with exhibitors and to explore opportunities to discuss the latest offerings.
CBCE is recognised as being a welcoming, professional and essential event in the funeral sector calendar, as well as being CPD-accredited which is essential for professional development.
Whether you are a regular visitor or if you are planning to join us for the first time, we will be pleased to have you with us and hope you enjoy the opportunity to learn, network and take away new skills for the future.
CBCE 2026 will take place in Southampton from Tuesday 23rd – Thursday 25th June 2026.
Flexible delegate packages are available to accommodate all budgets
Register for CBCE 2026 here
Who should attend?
- Managers and staff of local authority cemeteries and crematoria.
- Councillors, owners and operators of private sector cemeteries and crematoria.
- Funeral directors, bereavement related charities and representatives from other kindred organisations wishing to have a better understanding of the services provided at cemeteries and crematoria.
Why should you attend?
- Learn - hear from keynote speakers covering a wide range of relevant topics that will be of interest to delegates from both the public and private sectors – ensuring that delegates leave with an up to date knowledge of burial and cremation issues.
- Connect - Network with industry-leading practitioners, share views with the most experienced service providers in the UK to learn from their insights and forge new partnerships.
- Discover - Explore the most effective way of providing your service by seeing and discussing the most up-to-date technology and tools available within the sector.
- Professional Development - The Cremation and Burial Communication and Education 2026 Event offers all attendees evidence of Continuous Professional Development, with certificates from the CPD Certification Service awarded to all attendees.