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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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberBusiness
Funeral Safe secures £7m to accelerate expansion
UK-based lender in the end-of-life sector, Funeral Safe, has secured £7m in growth capital from existing shareholders at Black Lion…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberPeople
Jennifer Ashe and Son welcomes two new staff members
Jennifer Ashe and Son has announced the appointment of Natalia Broda as its first in-house finance manager and Mathew Alcock…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberBusiness
Scotmid acquires Fosters Funeral Directors
Scotmid Co-op has acquired independent provider Fosters Funeral Directors for an undisclosed amount. The deal is made up of the…
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Aug- 2024 -22 AugustBusiness
W Sherry and Sons joins Funeral Partners
Funeral Partners has announced that W Sherry and Sons has joined its network of funeral providers. The business, which was…
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Apr- 2024 -17 AprilFuneral Plans
Golden Charter appoints chief technology officer
UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer. McWhinnie has experience in implementing…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberFuneral Plans
Stoke-on-Trent cemetery to expand for further 1,489 graves
The Carmountside cemetery in Stoke-on-Trent will be expanded to provide the necessary space for a further 1,489 graves. According to…
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustCommunity
North Ayrshire Council hosts dedication ceremony at new Redston Cemetery
North Ayrshire Council has held a dedication ceremony for the new Redston Cemetery in Kilwinning. The new community cemetery is…
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9 AugustFuneral Plans
Coles Funeral Directors relocates Rumney branch
Coles Funeral Directors has relocated its Wales branch in Rumney to Newport Road, which was previously home to HSBC Bank. …
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneTechnology/Equipment
Plotbox secures £5m from Guiness Ventures
PlotBox, the leading software solutions provider to cemeteries and crematoria, has announced a £5m capital investment led by Guinness Ventures,…
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustBusiness
A.W. Lymn secures plans for cemetery to be built near Calverton
A.W. Lymn has been given the green light to build a new cemetery near Calverton, marking the first cemetery to…
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