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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Sep- 2012 -25 SeptemberEvents
Stockton funeral home open day a success
A horse-drawn hearse, Buddhist-style hearse and motorcycle hearse were on display outside a Stockton funeral home as part of an…
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Jul- 2012 -27 JulyCurrent Affairs
FDs prepare for Olympic delays
As London prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony tonight, the funeral profession is preparing for considerable disruption to processions in…
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18 JulyPeople
Mayor officially opens Morley funeral home
The Mayor of Morley, near Leeds, has performed the official opening of a funeral home. Councillor Andy Dalton, the Mayor…
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11 JulyPeople
‘Plaque’ to its former glory
A plaque dedicated to the historic opening of a railway has been restored, thanks to a funeral home. Kilpatricks Funeral…
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Jun- 2012 -25 JuneCurrent Affairs
Mitchell Charlesworth gives advice on payroll law changes
Accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth is urging businesses to prepare for the major changes in payroll law that will take place…
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1 June
Fundraising success for burial ground staff
Staff from a woodland burial ground near Poole, Dorset, have raised £1,253.70 to help local children. Funeral director Dawn Jones…
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May- 2012 -31 May
Elvis Presley’s crypt to be auctioned
The private mausoleum crypt that was the initial resting place of Elvis Presley is to be sold at auction. Included…
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16 May
New crematorium and cemetery for Brentwood
The construction of Bentley Crematorium and Cemetery is nearing completion and is expected to open this month to serve families…
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15 May
Air ambulance ‘cheques in’ to Harwood Park Crematorium
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance made a flying visit to Harwood Park Crematorium to pick up a cheque for over £6,500.…
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2 MayPeople
Funeral home staff clean up in community
Staff from a funeral home in Gateacre, Merseyside, have been helping to clean up their community. Two funeral arrangers and…
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