Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s funeral profession operates within a unique legal, cultural, and administrative framework, shaped by devolved governance and strong local traditions. Funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement services across the region face distinct operational and policy challenges, including infrastructure limitations and regional regulation. Funeral Service Times provides dedicated coverage of funeral sector developments in Northern Ireland, including service innovation, local authority activity, community engagement, and business updates—offering sector-specific insight for professionals working in or alongside the region.
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Jan- 2024 -5 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Roselawn Crematorium receives updated guidance from DAERA
Roselawn Crematorium in Belfast has received an updated guidance framework from Stormont’s Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustCommunity
Manchester’s cemeteries receives Green Flag Award
Manchester’s cemeteries and green spaces across the city have been awarded the Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Awards are…
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16 AugustLatest News
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium receives Green Flag Award
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium has been awarded the Green Flag, which officially recognises well managed parks and green…
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Jun- 2023 -8 JuneCommunity
Newtownabbey Crematorium opens following £5m investment
Newtownabbey Crematorium, a new state-of-the-art facility on Doagh Road, opened earlier this week (5 June), following a £5m investment by…
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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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May- 2023 -31 MayCommunity
Shortage of priests in Northern Ireland could affect funerals
A senior cleric has warned that a shortage of priests in some parts of Northern Ireland could mean there is…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchEconomy
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a…
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Jan- 2023 -26 JanuaryPeople
Funeral Partners appoints new manager in Northern Ireland
Funeral Partners has announced the appointment of Barbara Wilson as its first ever funeral manager in Northern Ireland. Wilson, who…
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Dec- 2022 -6 DecemberFuneral Plans
Funeral Partners introduces electric hearse
Funeral Partners has announced the introduction of electric vehicles to its fleet of hearses, allowing mourners in Devon and Torbay…
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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberCommunity
Northern Ireland to host its first funeral fair
Compassionate Communities NI, a community group focused on changing attitudes and behaviour towards ageing, death and bereavement, will be hosting…
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