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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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Trevor Hunnaball marks 60 years within the funeral sector
The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group recently hosted a celebration party to commemorate its Chairman’s 60 years service to the funeral…
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Sep- 2017 -14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral Partners acquires three additional businesses
Three established funeral businesses in the Midlands and North of England have joined Funeral Partners, as the company continues to…
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8 SeptemberTechnology/Equipment
Lancashire moves closer to opening digital autopsy facility
Plans have been signed off for a Digital Autopsy Facility (DAF), which will offer non-invasive post mortems to bereaved families…
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Apr- 2017 -28 AprilLatest News
Prince Harry opens up about his grief
Prince Harry has opened up about the tragic death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the hope of helping others.…
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7 AprilEconomy
LCC dinner celebrates opening of sixth crematorium
On March 14, The London Cremation Company (LCC) recognised the opening of its sixth crematorium at a dinner for leaders…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend well attended
The Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend was held at the Palm Court Hotel, Scarborough from the 17 to 19 March…
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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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Feb- 2017 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New government cyber security centre opens
A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen today. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre…
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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Record turnout at memorial service for bereaved
Tamworth Co-op Memorial Carol Service for the bereaved has reported a record turn out. Hundreds of people attended a candlelit service…
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8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral director shortlisted for Female Executive of the Year award
Joanne Hutsby, a partner in Gillotts Funeral Directors, was named in a shortlist of three in the Female Executive of…
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