Derby
Derby’s funeral profession serves a varied urban and suburban community, with funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, memorial masons, and suppliers providing essential care and services to bereaved families across the city and surrounding areas. This section of Funeral Service Times brings together coverage of Derby’s funeral sector, including business developments, local appointments, product and service innovations, and operational insights. We also report on community initiatives, regulatory changes, and industry events relevant to funeral, memorial, and end-of-life care professionals, reflecting the commitment to dignity and professionalism that defines the city’s services.
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Nov- 2017 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral firm celebrates 150th anniversary
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm whose forerunner was mentioned in one of author DH Lawrence’s most famous novels has marked its…
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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Cuddle cot helped mum spend more time with her son
A mum has spoken out about the benefits of a device that allows grieving parents to spend precious final hours…
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Mar- 2017 -24 MarchCurrent Affairs
New Forget Me Not group supports those who have lost a loved one
A new group has been launched in Derbyshire to offer help, friendship and support to those who have lost a…
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Dec- 2016 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral director shortlisted for Female Executive of the Year award
Joanne Hutsby, a partner in Gillotts Funeral Directors, was named in a shortlist of three in the Female Executive of…
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Aug- 2016 -30 AugustCurrent Affairs
Funeral director celebrates 10 years as mountain rescue team chaplain
A Nottingham funeral director will mark 10 years’ service in a very different role in September – as the UK’s…
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Apr- 2016 -12 AprilCurrent Affairs
Nottinghamshire funeral director is elected president
A Nottinghamshire funeral director is following in her father’s footsteps after she was elected president of the local branch of…
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Jan- 2016 -12 JanuaryPeople
Two employees celebrate long service at G Wathall & Son
Two members of staff at G Wathall & Son Ltd funeral directors in Derby and Ashbourne have, between them, notched…
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