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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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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May- 2019 -9 MayCommunity
Council to host local bereavement support and advice event
Residents in South Staffordshire are being encouraged to come along to a bereavement support and advice event in Wombourne on…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilFeatures
The power of music
We’re always pleasantly surprised at how much our clients enjoy hearing live music at funeral services – but the funny…
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Mar- 2019 -13 MarchCommunity
Farmer builds round barrows on farm as alternative funeral venue
A farmer has stepped into the funeral trade by opening his working farm up to be an alternative ash storage…
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7 MarchCharity
Call for Alton villagers to nominate a local cause
After opening a new funeral home in Alton, Co-op Funeralcare has asked local residents to nominate a local cause in…
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryEvents
Natural Burial Company prepares for bereavement day
The 2019 Prestwold Hall Bereavement Awareness Day will be held on Sunday 28 April, just outside of Loughborough in Leicestershire.…
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4 FebruaryBusiness
Crematorium makes history with ‘UK first’ Pooja Room
The Great Glen Crematorium held a service and dedication day on Saturday 2 February for the blessing of Shiva and…
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