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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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
East of England Co-op continues to expand
The East of England Co-op has opened of its 60th funeral services branch. The new branch, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, expands…
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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Trevor Hunnaball marks 60 years within the funeral sector
The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group recently hosted a celebration party to commemorate its Chairman’s 60 years service to the funeral…
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Sep- 2017 -1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Grave tending company announces expansion
Grave Care International Ltd has acquired the long-running family business, Grave Concern, based in Essex. Grave Care International, which was…
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Jun- 2017 -2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Four face court over memorial garden damage
Four teenagers are to face court after damaging a memorial garden at a Norwich primary school. Police investigating the incident at…
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Nov- 2016 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
NCPC seeks outstanding bereavement projects
The National Council for Palliative Care is seeking nominations for the second year of its annual awards. Awards are given…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Secure Haven blessed by Bishop of Chelmsford
Funeral home, Secure Haven, has received the cleric stamp of approval, with a blessing by the Bishop of Chelmsford. The family…
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Aug- 2016 -26 AugustCurrent Affairs
Essex Funeral Director helps families to avoid debt
Secure Haven Independent Funeral Directors, in Margaretting, is hoping to provide a welcome relief to families who are getting into…
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Jun- 2016 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
The Mission to Seafarers marks 160th anniversary
The Mission to Seafarers is marking its 160th anniversary. The Sea Sunday celebrations take place at Chelmsford Cathedral on July 10. The…
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13 JuneCurrent Affairs
Family left devastated after mourner takes funeral ‘selfie’
A family has been left in shock as a mourner took a photo of a deceased young man as he…
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May- 2016 -27 MayCurrent Affairs
Resting Pets Crematorium celebrates 25 years
Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” – George Eliot Essex based Resting…
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