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- 2016 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
FFMA reports positive start to the coffin certification scheme at AGM
The funeral industry body, The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) has reported a very positive start to its coffin and…
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Sep- 2016 -14 SeptemberPeople
Full Circle Funerals opens new Guiseley premises
West Yorkshire based funeral service, Full Circle Funerals, marked the opening of brand new premises on Otley Road, Guiseley on September…
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Jul- 2016 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors recreate history with coffin walk
Pall bearers led by a Nottinghamshire funeral director carried an empty coffin for three miles across fields between two villages…
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May- 2016 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
Local funeral directors support the Brighton community
Local family run funeral directors P&S Gallagher and Bowley Funeral Services has launched a brand new premises in Brighton The…
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Dec- 2015 -3 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Ballard & Shortall helps spread festive cheer
Funeral directors Ballard & Shortall at Forest Row in Sussex will be supporting local St. Nicholas Celebrations on December 5th. The…
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Nov- 2015 -12 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Nottinghamshire funeral firm has rebranded
Nottinghamshire independent funeral firm is undergoing a major re-brand to bring all four of its branches operating under the same…
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Jul- 2015 -15 JulyEconomy
Budget could spark changes in the funeral industry
On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for…
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Apr- 2015 -16 AprilTrade Organisations
Family Funeral Firm Opens Tenth Office
The Walter C. Parson Group is delighted to announce the official opening of a new office in Exeter. Named ‘Decimus’…
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Feb- 2015 -12 February
Memoria Opens Two Sites on the Same Day
UK crematoria and cemetery service provider, Memoria, has achieved a UK first by opening two sites on the same day,…
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May- 2014 -7 MayPeople
A B Walker open new branch in Caversham
Reading-based funeral directors, A B Walker & Son has celebrated the opening of its new branch in Caversham, marking its…
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