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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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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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryFeatures
Helping families with inheritance tax
Too many people have to fill in inheritance tax forms (IHT) and the process is complex, old fashioned and lengthy…
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Dec- 2018 -20 DecemberFeatures
The UK’s first indoor burial facility
In 2019, just 25 minutes away from central London, the UK’s first private indoor burial facility will be opening in…
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19 DecemberBusiness
Caledonia Cremation launches Christmas appeal
Scotland’s only charity-owned funeral director has launched a Christmas fundraising campaign to support bereaved families. Over 1,000 families will lose…
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12 DecemberBusiness
Coles Funeral Directors toast to business expansion
Coles Funeral Directors marked its expansion with the launch of its second premises at Heathwood Rd this week, creating 10…
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