Opening
New openings within the UK funeral profession reflect ongoing investment, community need, and sector innovation—whether through new funeral homes, crematoria, cemeteries, memorial gardens, or service centres. Funeral Service Times covers significant openings across the country, reporting on facility launches, ownership expansion, service capability, local authority partnerships, and supplier involvement. Coverage supports funeral directors, planners, and sector stakeholders in staying informed about infrastructure growth, business opportunities, and the evolving landscape of funeral provision.
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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberBusiness
Bradley and Sons funeral directors expands in ex-Saxilby post office
West Lindsey District Council has approved the request issued by Bradley and Sons Funeral Directors to expand into the Saxilby…
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Oct- 2019 -10 OctoberBusiness
Restaurateur Oliver Peyton launches funeral business Exit Here
Renowned restaurateur and judge on Great British Menu, Oliver Peyton, has launched a new funeral business – Exit Here. Peyton…
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7 OctoberBusiness
Independent Funeral Directors A.B. Walker opens in Woodley
Independent funeral directors A.B Walker has opened a new funeral home in Woodley. A.B Walker invited guest to attend the…
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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberBusiness
JH Way Funeral Services opens new Teignmouth branch
JH Way Funeral Services has opened its new branch in Pellew Arcade, Teignmouth, and will work alongside its sister branch…
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10 SeptemberCharity
Funeral director conquers fear to help raise £10k for charity
Funeral Director Abbie Reeve fought her fear of heights by scaling The O2 Arena to raise funds for Thames Hospice.…
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Aug- 2019 -8 AugustBusiness
AW Lymn acquires JW Hutchinson’s Rainworth home
Nottingham, Mansfield and Derby based funeral directors A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has purchased the Rainworth funeral home…
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Jul- 2019 -15 JulyCharity
Funeral home opening raises £1000 for local charity
A new funeral home in Alton, Hampshire, has raised £1000 for charity during an open event on 10 July. The…
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4 JulyCharity
Co-op funeral home to open in Alton
Co-operative Funeralcare has announced the opening of its Alton branch, with an open event taking place on 10 July. The…
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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneFeatures
Cemeteries around the world – Waverley Cemetery
Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New…
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5 JuneBusiness
Two funeral director firms join Funeral Partners network
A funeral home based in Greater Manchester and another based in Wiltshire have joined the Funeral Partners’ network. Elizabeth Way…
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