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Bristol cemetery hosts over 200 people at annual memorial service

Bristol cemetery hosts over 200 people at annual memorial service

East Lothian Crematorium rated ‘Outstanding’ by FBCA

East Lothian Crematorium rated ‘Outstanding’ by FBCA

Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

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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.

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.

Bishop opens new funeral home in Eastbourne

The Bishop of Lewes, The Right Reverend Richard Jackson, has officially opened a new branch…

New funeral home Alan Greenwood and Sons opens for business

A new funeral home for funeral director Alan Greenwood and Sons officially opened for…

Dorset MP opens new funeral service facility

The brand new funeral service facility in Corfe Mullen that is part of Dorset’s Douch Family…

Councils vote to waive costs of child funerals

Councils in Mid and East Antrim and Newry, Mourne and Down Council have voted to waive the…

Birmingham mortuaries will run out of space in 10 years, councillor says

Birmingham’s mortuary service will not have the capacity to store any bodies in 10…

Low-skilled jobs rebadged as apprenticeships by firms, says report

Employers are relabelling low-quality, low skilled and and often low-wage roles as…

AOIC invited to take part in memorialisation conference

The AOIC has been invited to play a major role in a national spring conference.

Soapbox: AOIC

In his monthly column, the executive chairman of the Association of Independent Celebrants,…

Cemeteries Around the World: Tomb of Alexandria

Deep in the heart of historic Alexandria, Egypt, a tomb lay hidden for centuries, until, as…

East of England Co-op continues to expand

The East of England Co-op has opened of its 60th funeral services branch. The new branch,…
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