Wales
Wales has a distinct funeral sector shaped by devolved governance, cultural traditions, and regional service needs. From public health policy to burial and cremation regulation, the Welsh government plays a direct role in shaping funeral operations across the country. Funeral Service Times provides dedicated coverage of developments affecting funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement services in Wales, including legislation, local authority initiatives, operational challenges, and sector news. Content is tailored to support professionals working across Wales with informed, context-specific insight.
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyBusiness
Douch Funeral Directors wins top family business award
Dorset-based Douch Family Funeral Directors has been named the best family business in the south, south-west and Wales. The fifth-generation…
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8 JulyCurrent Affairs
ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has called on the government to clarify whether cemetery and crematorium staff…
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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneBusiness
Caerphilly Funeral Services joins Funeral Partners
Funeral Partners has expanded its presence in Wales with the acquisition of Caerphilly Funeral Services. The family-run business, established in…
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May- 2025 -23 MayBusiness
Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon…
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Apr- 2025 -11 AprilBusiness
A.W. Lymn calls for urgent action to overcome funeral delays
A.W. Lymn has called for urgent action in response to mounting delays in funeral arrangements caused by recent changes to…
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2 AprilFuneral Plans
New death certification reforms cause funeral delays, SAIF finds
Funerals are experiencing “significant” delays in most areas across England and Wales as a result of death certification reforms, according…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryPeople
Funeral Partners appoints new regional director
Funeral Partners has announced the appointment of James Ray as its new regional director for Southern England, Wales and North…
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24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Wales pledges additional £3m for bereavement services
The Welsh Government has announced that an extra £3m will be invested in bereavement services across Wales to ensure that…
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14 FebruaryBusiness
Funeral Partners acquires ‘record’ number of businesses in 2024
Funeral Partners has revealed that 2024 was its busiest calendar year on record, having acquired a “record-breaking” 12 new businesses…
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