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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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Sep- 2018 -10 SeptemberFeatures
Why funeral directors should offer prepaid funeral plans
Historically, funeral directors have offered prepaid funeral plans to their communities on behalf of a third party provider who have…
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Aug- 2018 -1 AugustFuneral Plans
Co-op calls for ban on ‘aggressive sales’ in funeral plan market
Co-op’s Funeralcare and Life Planning business has responded to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on the pre-need funeral market, reiterating…
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Jul- 2018 -10 JulyFeatures
Remarkable funerals: Jim Henson – Muppet Creator
The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in the early 50s, making their first appearance in American TV series Sam…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneFuneral Plans
Statutory regulation with FPA best way to protect consumers, says CEO
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), regulator for the pre-paid funeral plan industry has launched its latest annual report (for 2017/18),…
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22 JunePeople
Emergency services practise obese rescues with Ruth Lee dummies
Funeral directors, firefighters and ambulance crews have been using 40 stone manikins in training exercises to practise rescuing obese people.…
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15 JuneFeatures
And Vinyly
And Vinyly is a company that’s taking advantage of the longevity of vinyl records and combining it with the sentimentality…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchFuneral Plans
Funeral plan sales flatten due to lack of third party sellers
The Funeral Planning Authority has today released the latest figures for the number of plans sold by registered providers. A…
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Jan- 2018 -16 JanuaryFeatures
Eco-friendly Motoring: Driving Green
With petrol and diesel cars causing irreversible damage around the clock to our planet, the UK government is putting several…
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Nov- 2017 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral firm celebrates 150th anniversary
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm whose forerunner was mentioned in one of author DH Lawrence’s most famous novels has marked its…
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6 NovemberFeatures
Keeping it in the Family
Green’s Carriage Masters shares its family history Independently owned, Green’s Carriage Masters has been operating for over 50 years. The…
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