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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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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Feb- 2022 -22 FebruaryLatest News
Birmingham City Council unveils £4.5m crematorium refurb plans
Birmingham City Council’s plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberBusiness
Gillotts to transform Eastwood’s historic police station into chapel
Nottinghamshire funeral firm Gillotts will soon be able to host services in its own purpose-built chapel thanks to an “ambitious”…
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Aug- 2021 -19 AugustPeople
Neville Funerals appoints new GM
Neville Funerals has appointed Lee Pedley to the role of general manager to oversee operations across all of its locations.…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneBusiness
A.W. Lymn refurbishes The Old Farm mortuary
A.W. Lymn has revealed that it has refurbished and expanded its mortuary at the funeral home known as The Old…
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