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- 2017 -11 JulyCurrent Affairs
Co-operative Funeralcare boss takes up NAFD role
The head of Funeralcare at Central England Co-operative has taken up a key position within the National Association of Funeral Directors…
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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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Jan- 2016 -28 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Gillotts boosts Nottinghamshire charity appeal
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm has given a charity’s campaign to raise £25,000 to send families of children and young…
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Jun- 2015 -5 JunePeople
Gillotts Funeral Service in Heanor welcomes a new administrator
A new office administrator and funeral arranger has joined Midlands funeral directors, the Eastwood Funeral Partnership. Amanda Outram will be…
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Feb- 2015 -12 February
Memoria Opens Two Sites on the Same Day
UK crematoria and cemetery service provider, Memoria, has achieved a UK first by opening two sites on the same day,…
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Apr- 2012 -18 April
New finance boss at Co-operative Funeralcare
The Co-operative Funeralcare recently announced a new senior management appointment. Andy Oldale, from Chorlton, Manchester, has been promoted to head…
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