Derbyshire
Derbyshire’s funeral sector serves a mix of urban centres and rural communities, with service provision shaped by local authority planning, population needs, and a strong presence of independent funeral firms. The county is home to a network of crematoria, cemeteries, and suppliers supporting traditional and modern funeral practices. Funeral Service Times covers funeral-related developments across Derbyshire, including business growth, infrastructure investment, regulatory updates, and community engagement—offering regional insight for professionals operating in or connected to the area.
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulyCharity
Best Solicitors raises £1,195 for hospice with will writing offer
A will-writing fundraiser launched by Best Solicitors has raised almost £1,200 for Ashgate Hospice in Chesterfield. The Sheffield-based law firm…
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14 JulyPeople
A.W. Lymn appoints new GM of M.A. Mills Funeral Service
A.W. Lymn has announced the appointment of Julia Carty as the new general manager of M.A. Mills Funeral Service, after…
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May- 2025 -12 MayFuneral Plans
M.A. Mills launches subsidised funeral offering
M.A. Mills Funeral Service has announced the launch of a subsidised funerals offering for Nottingham and Derby city residents as…
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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchPeople
A.W. Lymn welcomes new trainee embalmer in Nottingham
A.W. Lymn has welcomed John Redhead as a trainee embalmer at Robin Hood House, Nottingham, after spending 22 years in…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryCharity
BRM Law’s Will writing services raise £13k for Blythe House Hospice
Law firm BRM has revealed that its Will Month campaign has raised exactly £13,135 for North Derbyshire’s Blythe House Hospice. …
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Jan- 2025 -6 JanuaryBusiness
A.W. Lymn completes rebrand of three funeral branches
A.W. Lymn has officially completed the rebranding of three of its funeral homes in Aspley, Osmaston and Cotmanhay to “develop…
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Nov- 2024 -4 NovemberPeople
A.W. Lymn appoints new senior funeral director for West Notts
AW Lymn has announced the appointment of Kirby Cranshaw as its new senior funeral director for the West Notts area…
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustBusiness
Wathall’s opens eighth branch across Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Family-owned Wathall’s, Derby’s longest-established independent funeral directors, has opened its eighth branch across Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The new branch on…
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May- 2024 -22 MayBusiness
A.W. Lymn expands into Leicestershire
The Midlands-based independent family-run funeral directors A.W. Lymn has expanded its reach of care for the bereaved into Leicestershire with…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchBusiness
A.W. Lymn receives permission to build new branch with flats
A.W. Lymn has received permission from council planners to build a new, purpose-built funeral home with additional commercial space and…
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