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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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Funeral plan regulation ‘takes effect’ as pre-need market slows
The pre-need funeral market has increased at its slowest rate since 2005, according to figures released by the Funeral Planning…
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May- 2018 -24 MayBusiness
William Purves announces expansion
Scotland’s largest independent funeral directors, William Purves, has expanded its independent portfolio with a double acquisition in Northumberland and a…
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Apr- 2018 -9 AprilFeatures
Space Burials – Ascension Flights
Burial methods have become more diverse over time, allowing those who have passed to leave this world in increasingly eccentric…
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Mar- 2018 -6 MarchCommunity
Cardiff council calls for new cemetery before city ‘runs out of space’
Calls for a new cemetery to be built in Cardiff is being considered by the council following a ‘New Burial…
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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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Jul- 2017 -6 JulyCurrent Affairs
Romsey funeral director receives £900,000 funding
Family-run funeral directors, A.H. Cheater Ltd, is to open new premises after receiving a funding package worth over £900,000 from…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Chester Pearce Funeral Service opens new premises
Chester Pearce Funeral Service is celebrating opening the doors to its new premises in The Neighbourhood Centre, Canford Heath. The…
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24 MarchCurrent Affairs
Memoria expands with NatWest funding
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its rapid expansion programme. The company currently…
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Feb- 2017 -28 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Natwest funding secured for Memoria
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its expansion programme. The company currently…
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May- 2016 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
New SAIF chief executive announced
Terry Tennens has been appointed as the new full time chief executive of SAIF (the National Society of Allied and…
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