Essex
Essex has a well-established and varied funeral sector, serving a mix of urban and rural communities with diverse service needs. The county is home to independent and corporate funeral providers, multiple crematoria and cemeteries, and an active network of suppliers and support services. Funeral Service Times reports on funeral-related developments across Essex, including business growth, service innovations, infrastructure investment, local authority activity, and regulatory updates—offering funeral professionals clear, region-specific coverage of trends and operational changes within the area.
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness
Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent service
Westerleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberCharity
East of England Co-op to donate to 189 local charities
The East of England Co-op has announced that it will be raising money for some 189 local charities and organisations…
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May- 2024 -29 MayBusiness
East of England Co-op opens Thetford funeral services branch
East of England Co-op has officially opened its first funeral services branch in Thetford, extending its support for the communities…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryPeople
Westerleigh Group appoints new managers at three crematoria
Westerleigh Group has appointed new managers at three of its 40 crematoria and cemeteries across England, Scotland and Wales. Claire…
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Jan- 2022 -17 JanuaryPeople
Cam Valley Crematorium appoints new site manager
The Westerleigh Group has appointed Sam Cunningham as the new site manager for Cam Valley Crematorium, which serves the communities…
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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberCommunity
Westerleigh Group supports Baby Loss Awareness Week
Westerleigh Group has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week through the use of dedicated memorial gardens for babies as well as…
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1 OctoberBusiness
Plans unveiled for new crematorium in Maldon
Developer Elegy has announced plans to open a crematorium in Maldon Town, Essex situated opposite St Margaret’s Church. The area…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyBusiness
GreenAcres launches new partnership with The Good Grief Trust
GreenAcres, a cemetery and ceremonial park group, has launched a new partnership with bereavement charity, The Good Grief Trust, which…
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May- 2021 -21 MayPeople
Dignity awards employee with special commemorative award
Jacqueline Smith has received a special commemorative award for 30 years of service from her employer, Dignity Funerals. Smith is…
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Oct- 2020 -15 OctoberCoronavirus
London to move to Tier two
London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing…
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