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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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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Mar- 2014 -20 March
Councils given keys to Rainsbrook Crematorium
Construction of a new crematorium and cemetery serving residents in Daventry District and Rugby Borough has been completed. Contractor Willmott…
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Feb- 2014 -3 February
Cleethorpes funeral home opened to cope with demand
Grimsby funeral directors, Sentiments, has opened a second funeral home in nearby Cleethorpes in response an increase in families from…
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Nov- 2013 -4 November
Eastbourne funeral directors celebrates 175 years
Haine and Son funeral directors have celebrated 175 years in business with a special open day. Located in Eastbourne,…
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Jul- 2013 -12 JulyCurrent Affairs
New funeral home for Burnham on Sea
The Co-operative Funeralcare has opened a new home in Burnham on Sea. The Adam Street facility features a private remembrance…
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