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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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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilBusiness Bites
The aviation industry is now in very serious trouble
In a sign of just how distressed the aviation industry is, British Airways has announced plans to lay off 30% of…
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Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryBusiness
Safe Hands announces expansion plans following acquisition
Funeral plan provider Safe Hands has announced it is under new ownership following its acquisition by private investment company SHP…
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Nov- 2019 -13 NovemberFeatures
Are funeral plan allocations beneficial to the independent funeral sector?
The debate as to whether funeral plan allocations are beneficial or detrimental to the independent funeral sector has raged for…
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Sep- 2019 -12 SeptemberFeatures
Cemeteries around the world – Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mount Pleasant Cemetery is located north of the Moore Park in Toronto, Canada, and is considered one of the most…
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Jun- 2019 -3 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gov cracks down on ‘shameful’ funeral plan sales tactics
The use of “high pressure and misleading tactics” in the sale of funeral plans will be brought to an end,…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilBusiness
Natural Legacy celebrates 10th birthday
The world’s first patented woolen coffin brand Natural Legacy is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. In 2009 UK woollen…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchCharity
The Great Pompey Cake-Off Competition launches in aid of charity
The Co-operative Funeralcare, North End is sponsoring a new baking competition in Portsmouth in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. The…
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21 MarchCharity
Caring Lady Funeral Directors hold fashion fundraiser
Around 80 ladies helped to raise almost £650 for charity thanks to a fashion show held by Caring Lady Funeral…
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Oct- 2018 -19 OctoberFeatures
Living on through memorial trees
People and mourners alike continue to look for new and innovative ways to memorialise either themselves or their loved ones…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Funeral plan regulation ‘takes effect’ as pre-need market slows
The pre-need funeral market has increased at its slowest rate since 2005, according to figures released by the Funeral Planning…
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