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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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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Trevor Hunnaball marks 60 years within the funeral sector
The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group recently hosted a celebration party to commemorate its Chairman’s 60 years service to the funeral…
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6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Man jailed for burial plot fraud
A man who fraudulently sold burial plots at an Edinburgh cemetery has been found guilty. William Henderson, 45, was employed…
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Jun- 2017 -15 JuneCurrent Affairs
Funeral director retires after nearly 50 years service
Peter Davey, manager of Walter C. Parson Funeral Director’s Tavistock office, has retired following 48 years’ loyal service to bereaved…
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May- 2017 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Tamworth funeral director invests £400,000 in new fleet
Tamworth Co-operative Society’s funeral division has added three British made Jaguars to its fleet. The high-performance cars represent a £400,000…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilLatest News
In the spotlight: Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Ltd.
After 29 years in the funeral planning industry, Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Limited, has decided to retire.…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
J C Atkinson featured by BBC Look North
Coffin and casket manufacturer, J C Atkinson & Son, were featured on BBC Look North on January 3. The company…
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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral plans must be regulated warns MP
Prepaid funeral plans should be bound by the same rules as other financial services, according to Neil Gray MP. Currently…
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5 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Crowdfunding for York Big Issue seller’s funeral reaches £4000
The people of York have raised over £4,000 for the funeral of a popular local Big Issue seller. Peter Toulson,…
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Sep- 2016 -14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral costs rose 5.5 percent in one year, reports SunLife
SunLife’s 2016 Cost of Dying report has found that funerals rose by 5.5 percent in the course of a year.…
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Aug- 2016 -12 AugustCurrent Affairs
Woodland burial site becomes insolvent
Burial plots were sold multiple times at an environmentally friendly site with some already paying to reserve what they thought…
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