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- 2023 -1 NovemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group to open new Kent crematorium
Westerleigh Group has announced that it is set to open a brand-new Crematorium which will serve the communities in and…
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Oct- 2023 -20 OctoberBusiness
Integrity Funeral Care opens new Hackney site
A Bishop, a Chaplain, four Pastors and a glorious choir celebrated Integrity Funeral Care opening its new premises in Hackney…
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18 OctoberFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to open new Herne Bay Crematorium
Westerleigh Group will be opening a new crematorium next month to serve the Kent communities in and around Herne Bay,…
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17 OctoberBusiness
Southwest Funeral Care named ‘low cost provider of the year’
Plymouth-based Southwest Funeral Care has received the accolade of ‘low cost funeral provider of the year’ at the Good Funeral…
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10 OctoberBusiness
AE Jolliffe and Son in Ferndown unveils new Ceremony Room
Douch Family Funeral Directors has officially opened AE Jolliffe and Son’s new Ceremony Room in the centre of Ferndown. The…
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Sep- 2023 -5 SeptemberCommunity
Arun Crematorium to host community open day
Westerleigh Group’s new Arun Crematorium, in Yapton, West Sussex, has planned a community open day on Saturday 16 September between…
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustCommunity
North Ayrshire Council hosts dedication ceremony at new Redston Cemetery
North Ayrshire Council has held a dedication ceremony for the new Redston Cemetery in Kilwinning. The new community cemetery is…
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2 AugustCommunity
Wealden Crematorium to host open day event
Wealden Crematorium in East Sussex will be hosting an open day event on 16 August between 11am-3pm, following on from…
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyCommunity
Godalming Funeral Service moves to permanent address
Godalming Funeral Service has moved into its new permanent home to improve the service’s “already outstanding” offer to families. The…
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13 JulyBusiness
Westerleigh Group opens Mercia Forest Crematorium
The Westerleigh Group has announced the opening of its new Mercia Forest Crematorium in the Midlands. The new crematorium is…
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