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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Jul- 2023 -7 JulyFuneral Plans
C&A Reed to host funeral plan open day in August
Sheffield-based funeral directors, C&A Reed, will be hosting members of the local community for a funeral pLan open day, scheduled…
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4 JulyBusiness
Gordon Fletcher and Sons joins Funeral Partners
Gordon Fletcher and Sons, a funeral business that has been operating for more than 80 years, has become the latest…
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneCommunity
Mercia Forest Crematorium to officially open on 10 July
Westerleigh Group will be opening the brand new Mercia Forest Crematorium in Broad Lane, Essington, on Monday 10 July. Prior…
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26 JuneBusiness
West Lancashire Crematorium opens new baby memorial garden
West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium has announced the opening of its new Four Seasons Baby Garden. The new ‘secret garden’…
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19 JuneCharity
Legacy Funerals opens charity teddy donation in Leighton Buzzard
Legacy Funeral Services’ Leighton Buzzard branch has announced the opening of a teddy donation station in support of children’s charity,…
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14 JuneCommunity
Waseley Hills crematorium hosts Service of Dedication
Funeral directors, celebrants, members of the clergy and senior representatives from many organisations within the bereavement sector came together for…
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May- 2023 -24 MayBusiness
John Blenkiron and Sons opens third site in Catterick
John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its third location in a former military clothing shop…
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10 MayCommunity
M&R Funeral Service to open Hemel Hempstead branch
A new family-run funeral home, M&R Funeral Service Ltd, will be opening a branch in Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, to…
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2 MayBusiness
Full Circle Funerals to open Ilkley branch
Independent funeral service provider, Full Circle, will be opening a new site in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, next week. Full Circle…
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Mar- 2023 -3 MarchCommunity
Sandwell Council officially opens new Canalside Cemetery
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the official opening of its new Canalside Cemetery in Rowley Regis. The new cemetery,…
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