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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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Jun- 2016 -1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Dignity buys Co-op crematoriums in £43m deal
The Co-op has sold its remaining crematorium businesses in a £43million deal, according to Thisismoney. Dignity has purchased five different…
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Feb- 2016 -18 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Age UK under fire for ‘promoting expensive’ funerals to the elderly
National charity, Age UK, has been criticised for making millions of pounds from pensioners by promoting energy, insurance and funeral…
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Dec- 2015 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
Avalon and Huddersfield Town create football Funeral Plan
Avalon, the provider of pre-paid funeral plans, has teamed up with Championship side Huddersfield Town to create the UK’s first…
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May- 2015 -12 MayPeople
In memory of Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey sadly passed away this spring. He was a highly influential, gentlemanly member of the funeral profession who will…
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Mar- 2015 -12 MarchPeople
Funeral Director Appoints New Manager
29-year-old Michael Wilton has been appointed as manager of AE Jolliffe & Son in Ferndown, Dorset. The business is part…
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Dec- 2012 -4 December
Avalon reveals expansion plans after take-over
Funeral plan provider Avalon has revealed expansion plans for the business after a majority stake was purchased by Lonsdale Capital…
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Sep- 2012 -28 September
Natural Legacy woollen coffins benefit from collaboration
Sales of Natural Legacy woollen coffins have risen dramatically following the Co-operative Funeralcare’s decision to offer them as part of…
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Jul- 2012 -30 JulyTrade Organisations
Charity defies online retail giant
The Natural Death Centre Charity has withdrawn the latest version of its Natural Death Handbook from sale on Amazon, in…
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Jun- 2012 -25 June
Elvis Presley crypt pulled from auction
The crypt where Elvis Presley was first buried has been withdrawn from an auction in Los Angeles. A devoted 10,000…
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May- 2012 -31 May
Elvis Presley’s crypt to be auctioned
The private mausoleum crypt that was the initial resting place of Elvis Presley is to be sold at auction. Included…
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