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Business sales are a key feature of the evolving UK funeral sector, with ownership transfers taking place across funeral homes, crematoria, cemeteries, suppliers, and service providers. Whether involving large corporate acquisitions or independent firm transitions, sales activity can impact staff, service continuity, local provision, and strategic positioning. Funeral Service Times covers confirmed sales across the industry, including buyer and seller details, market context, leadership changes, and operational implications—supporting funeral professionals with clear, factual reporting on ownership changes affecting the sector.
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Aug- 2025 -18 AugustFuneral Plans
Prepaid funeral plan sales surpass 100,000 in record H1 of 2025
The UK’s prepaid funeral planning sector has reported record sales in the first half of 2025, with more than 100,000…
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneCharity
Funeral team climbs five isles for lung cancer charity
Ian Brown Funeral Directors in Carstairs, Scotland, has announced that its team is in the midst of completing a five-island…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryFeatures
UKCA regulations: Safeguard your team, equipment, and workplace
With the introduction of new UKCA regulations on 1st January 2025, ensuring safety during engraving is more important than ever.…
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May- 2024 -29 MayFeatures
The Value of Connections: How your existing relationships can build your business growth
Business leaders often put their own success down to the strength of their networks. This is apparent across various business…
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8 MayFuneral Plans
FDs can boost revenue by £200K via funeral plans, claims Golden Charter
A typical funeral director could add around £200,000 annually in future revenues to their business through funeral plan sales, according…
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Apr- 2024 -17 AprilBusiness Bites
R. Locke & Son working to secure funeral plan sales to ensure future of family business
R. Locke & Son can trace the roots of their business back to 1853 with George Locke being the third…
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Feb- 2024 -21 FebruaryCommunity
Bradwell Crematorium recycling scheme raises £14k for memorial fund
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has donated £14,000 to the Nathan Butler Memorial Fund, after recycled metal retrieved from cremations at Bradwell…
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19 FebruaryLatest News
Protect you, your employees and your kit
Safety is of paramount importance. Alright, it may be a secondary thought when exploring engraving machines and extractors, but the…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryFeatures
A funeral home’s experience following Safe Hands’ collapse
When did you first hear about Safe Hands’ collapse and what was your reaction to Jennifer Ashe and Son honouring…
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19 JanuaryFeatures
New Year…New Era for Rayners
2024 for Rayners is heralding a new era for the leading engraving solution provider. For over 30 years, the business…
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