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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

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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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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.

SLDC approves plans for new funeral facilities in Ulverston

South Lakeland District Council has approved planning permission for a former fire station,…

Firms sign deal to help independents fight back against direct cremators

SAIF, Westerleigh Group and Distinct Cremations have reached a landmark agreement to give…

Customers of failed funeral firm Safe Hands to lose 90% of cash

Over one in five adults borrow money to cover funeral costs

Over one in five families are having to borrow money to cover their loved one’s funeral…

Westerleigh Group supports Baby Loss Awareness Week

Westerleigh Group has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week through the use of dedicated memorial…

FDs raise £500,000 for charity through Golden Charter

British funeral directors have collectively raised more than £500,000 for the Royal British…

Colchester Crematorium raises £10,000 for St Helena Hospice

Colchester Crematorium has raised £10,000 for St Helena Hospice through its participation in…

Golden Charter welcomes FCA funeral ruling

Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s…

FCA sets out rules for funeral plan market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will be introducing new high…

Soapbox: Prepayment plans and the wholesale funeral

There is actually no such thing as a wholesale cost for a funeral, it’s just a term adopted…
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