Expansion
Expansion within the funeral sector reflects strategic growth, increased service demand, and long-term investment across funeral homes, crematoria, cemeteries, and supplier networks. Whether through new site openings, facility upgrades, acquisitions, or service line development, expansion activity signals confidence and evolving provision in the marketplace. Funeral Service Times reports on expansion initiatives throughout the UK, offering insight into business growth strategies, regional market shifts, planning approvals, and infrastructure investment—supporting professionals in tracking sector momentum and understanding the operational impact of service expansion.
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyFuneral Plans
Everest extends funeral offering to MetLife UK employees’ parents
Everest Funeral Concierge has extended its end-of-life planning and funeral support services to cover parents and in-laws of employees insured…
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24 JulyFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to debut experiential funeral ceremonies in Scotland
Westerleigh Group is set to offer Scotland’s first “experiential” crematorium service in East Lothian this autumn, which will allow for…
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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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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneBusiness
Caerphilly Funeral Services joins Funeral Partners
Funeral Partners has expanded its presence in Wales with the acquisition of Caerphilly Funeral Services. The family-run business, established in…
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6 JuneBusiness
Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors opens sixth branch in Ferndown
Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors has opened a new branch in Ferndown, Dorset, marking its sixth site in the region. The…
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May- 2025 -27 MayBusiness
Sandy Close Funeral Services joins Funeral Partners
Family-run Sandy Close Funeral Services on Shankill Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. Founder…
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Apr- 2025 -7 AprilBusiness
Funeral Partners narrows its gender pay gap in 2024
Funeral Partners has made progress in reducing gender-based disparities in pay and reward, as its 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report…
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Mar- 2025 -12 MarchBusiness
Funeral Partners completes first acquisition in Cornwall
Funeral Partners completed its acquisition of Personal Choice Funeral Directors last month, its first in Cornwall. The deal comes as…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryPeople
A.W. Lymn MD marks 10 years in the role
A.W. Lymn’s managing director, Matthew Lymn Rose, is celebrating 10 years at the helm of the fifth generation East Midlands…
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10 JanuaryCharity
Jennifer Ashe and Son to support 72 charities in 2025
Jennifer Ashe and Son has announced plans to donate funds to a total of 72 charities across the West Midlands…
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