Staffordshire
Staffordshire is home to a well-established funeral sector serving both urban centres and rural communities, with funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries and bereavement service providers playing a central role in local life. For professionals operating across the county, awareness of regional developments is essential to maintaining high standards of service and care. Funeral Service Times delivers targeted coverage of Staffordshire’s funeral industry, including business announcements, service expansions, planning proposals, council-led changes, infrastructure projects and community initiatives. Our reporting helps sector professionals stay informed on the operational and strategic developments shaping end-of-life services in Staffordshire.
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberCommunity
Jennifer Ashe and Son signs the Armed Forces Covenant
Jennifer Ashe and Son has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pact outlining its dedication to supporting ex-service men and…
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May- 2021 -15 MayFeatures
How to: Officiating a child’s funeral
Fortunately, these days children’s funerals are few and far between. For those involved, they’re the ones that no-one looks forward…
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Jul- 2020 -6 JulyCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare helps families personalise final farewells amid pandemic
Funeral directors from Central England Co-operative have revealed some “unique” ways they are still able to help families say goodbye…
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneCommunity
Central Co-op thanks hospice workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis
Hospice staff have been sent “thank you” packages by Central England Co-op to show its “appreciation for their efforts in…
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May- 2019 -9 MayCommunity
Council to host local bereavement support and advice event
Residents in South Staffordshire are being encouraged to come along to a bereavement support and advice event in Wombourne on…
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Apr- 2019 -25 AprilBusiness
Zaun to provide steel fencing for new burial plots
Fencing manufacturer Zaun has announced it is to provide steel fencing for a number of new burial plots being introduced…
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Jan- 2019 -17 JanuaryFuneral Plans
£4,000 funeral held for dog
A Hertfordshire dog has been honoured with a £4,000 funeral as its owner felt dogs “should have the same respect…
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Apr- 2018 -19 AprilCommunity
Stone Funeralcare launches ‘Holding Dear’ support group
Staffordshire-based funeral directors, Stone Funeralcare, has announced that it has launched a support group to help deal with bereavement in…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend well attended
The Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend was held at the Palm Court Hotel, Scarborough from the 17 to 19 March…
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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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