Cheshire
Cheshire is home to a diverse network of funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, memorial masons, and service providers supporting bereaved families across the county. This section brings together Funeral Service Times’ coverage of the funeral profession in Cheshire, from local business developments and sector appointments to regulatory updates and operational insights. Our reporting includes news from funeral homes, crematoria and cemetery management, product and service innovations, supplier announcements, and in-depth business features relevant to professionals working in the region. With a focus on both commercial and community impact, coverage reflects the dignity, professionalism, and service standards central to the county’s funeral sector.
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Nov- 2019 -28 NovemberBusiness
Avalon Funeral Plans announced as ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’
Avalon Funeral Plans has been awarded ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2019 Personal Finance Awards. The Personal Finance Awards…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral plan firm fined for making 52,000 nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged people to support their elderly relatives or neighbours if they are receiving nuisance…
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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberFeatures
Respecting the hearse
A small town coming to a standstill as the funeral profession passes through is an image ingrained in British culture.…
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Jun- 2018 -14 JuneCharity
Funeral director to climb Mount Elbrus for The Joshua Tree charity
Winsford-based funeral director Dave Fowles is to climb 18,500 feet to the summit of Mount Elbrus to raise money for…
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Oct- 2017 -17 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Council reveals plans for low cost funerals
A new scheme introduced by Halton Borough Council in Cheshire will offer residents the option of a fixed cost funeral.…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
AOIC membership continues to grow
A former teacher is one of the latest celebrants to join the Association of Independent Celebrants, (AOIC). The professional association…
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Oct- 2016 -6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
New private burial ground opens on Adlington Hall Estate
Businessman Mark Simpkin and his wife, actress Tricia Penrose, have officially opened their private burial ground within the Adlington Hall Estate, Cheshire.…
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Apr- 2015 -2 AprilTrade Organisations
Avalon Raises Cash for Red Nose Day
Over 40 members of staff at Avalon, one of Europe’s leading providers of pre-paid funeral plans, raised over £250 for Red…
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Aug- 2012 -9 AugustPeople
Funeral home donates tent to girl guides
Warrington girl guides are the beneficiaries of a tent donation from Cheshire Funeral Services. Cheshire Funeral Services, part of the…
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