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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Jun- 2022 -21 JunePeople
Torbay Crematorium appoints new site manager
Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium has appointed Stephen Ainsworth as its new site manager, marking his first role in the industry.…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchCommunity
Waseley Hills Crematorium opens its doors in the West Midlands
The Westerleigh Group has announced that its newest site, the Waseley Hills Crematorium, has officially opened its doors to the…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberBusiness
Wathall’s opens sixth site in Allestree
Wathall’s has announced that it has expanded its branch network with the opening of new premises in Allestree which will…
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25 NovemberBusiness
New Forest Crematorium to open in 2022
The New Forest Crematorium has announced it will open in March next year, with Graeme Horobin appointed as site manager.…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare officially opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed that it welcomed members of the community to a multi-denominational dedication service for the official opening…
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3 AugustBusiness
Earl of Plymouth celebrates refurbishment with re-opening ceremony
Earl of Plymouth Funeral Directors has revealed that it held an official re-opening ceremony and dedication service for its newly…
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Jul- 2021 -26 JulyCharity
Crematorium raises £10,000 for hospice via metal recycling initiatives
Clyde Coast and Garnock Valley Crematorium has raised £10,000 as a donation for St Vincent’s Hospice. The donation will be…
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23 JulyBusiness
Fosters opens new Wishaw site
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has announced the opening of a new site in Winshaw this July. Located at 30 Main…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has announced the opening of a new £2.8m care centre in Leeds, which will care for loved ones…
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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilBusiness
Coles Funeral Directors opens new Llandaff branch
Independent, Cardiff-based funeral directors, Coles Funeral Directors, has revealed it has marked another key phase of business growth by opening…
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