Somerset
Somerset’s funeral services sector spans rural towns, coastal communities and county centres, encompassing funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery teams and bereavement support providers. Staying aware of local developments—including planning applications, facility upgrades, business expansions or closures, regulatory changes, and community memorial projects—is essential for professionals operating across the county. Funeral Service Times offers Somerset‑focused coverage of industry news, company announcements, sector appointments, public consultations and local authority decisions. Our reporting helps funeral directors, cemetery and crematoria managers, and allied service providers deliver dignified, compliant and community-aligned end‑of‑life care throughout Somerset.
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Dec- 2012 -18 December
Somerset FD warns against cold calling funeral plans
A Somerset funeral director has warned potential funeral plan purchasers to be wary of buying funeral plans from cold callers…
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Nov- 2012 -12 NovemberTrade Organisations
APPCC issues warning to horse owners in wake of court case ruling
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has issued a stark warning to horse owners after a fraudulent…
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Sep- 2012 -6 September
Funeral arranger’s idea leads to a present for the Queen
The Queen will be presented with a throne made from willow as a Diamond Jubilee gift on behalf of the…
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