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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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Apr- 2017 -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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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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