Shropshire
Shropshire’s funeral profession supports both rural communities and market towns, with funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, memorial masons, and suppliers providing essential services to bereaved families across the county. This section of Funeral Service Times brings together coverage of Shropshire’s funeral sector, including business developments, local appointments, product and service innovations, and operational insights. Reporting also includes community initiatives, regulatory updates, and industry events relevant to funeral, memorial, and end-of-life care professionals, reflecting the county’s tradition of dignity, professionalism, and compassionate service.
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Jun- 2016 -1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Dignity buys Co-op crematoriums in £43m deal
The Co-op has sold its remaining crematorium businesses in a £43million deal, according to Thisismoney. Dignity has purchased five different…
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May- 2014 -23 May
Aubrey Kirkham celebrates double victory
Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors was awarded gold, as well as crowned overall winner in 2014’s brand new ‘Courtesy’category, as part…
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Oct- 2013 -3 OctoberPeople
Top award for Shropshire funeral directors
Telford-based funeral director CJ Williams has received a funeral service Customer Care Award after a nationwide survey ranked it first.…
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Sep- 2013 -3 September
Fire damaged building gets new life as funeral home
Shropshire Council has granted permission to local funeral directors to take over a former heating showroom that was destroyed by…
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Mar- 2013 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
FD denies murdering wife
A jury at Worcester Crown Court has been hearing the case against Shropshire funeral director John Taylor, who is accused…
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Feb- 2013 -27 FebruaryTechnology/Equipment
Shropshire funeral directors launches online giving scheme
Friends and families are now able to make online donations in memory of loved ones thanks to a Shropshire funeral…
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