Devon
Devon’s funeral sector serves a wide geographic area, from coastal communities to rural inland towns, requiring service providers to adapt to diverse local needs. For funeral directors, crematoria teams, cemetery staff and bereavement professionals across the county, regional updates are key to delivering responsive and dignified care. Funeral Service Times covers industry news from across Devon, including business developments, new facility openings, planning applications, infrastructure upgrades, local authority changes, and appointments. Our regional reporting supports professionals operating in Devon by highlighting the operational, regulatory and community factors shaping funeral and end-of-life services in the area.
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Oct- 2017 -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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Jun- 2017 -15 JuneCurrent Affairs
Funeral director retires after nearly 50 years service
Peter Davey, manager of Walter C. Parson Funeral Director’s Tavistock office, has retired following 48 years’ loyal service to bereaved…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Ancient Roman military base found at crematorium
A Roman military base has been discovered at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium. The archaeological discovery may date back to the…
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Feb- 2013 -22 February
Historic east London cemetery’s records added to online portal
All 420,000 records for the Manor Park Cemetery and Crematorium in east London have been digitised by Deceased Online ready…
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Oct- 2012 -19 October
War veteran’s cremation reveals extent of bravery
The cremated remains of a recently deceased war veteran revealed he had been carrying 6oz of shrapnel in his body…
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Sep- 2012 -20 SeptemberEvents
Make mine a triple: Devon town lands three prizes at Good Funeral Guide Awards
Totnes in Devon, a town known for its bohemian vibe, is now home to three of the 14 prizes that…
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Mar- 2012 -12 MarchPeople
Green Fuse Training Achieves OCN Recognition
Green Fuse Funeral Training has achieved Recognised Learning Centre status with the Open College Network (OCN). The centre’s Jane…
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