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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Jun- 2020 -10 JuneFeatures
A new balance
Do you remember when “disruption” was a bad thing? For some time now, the word has taken on far more…
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1 JuneCoronavirus
Westerleigh Group to create Covid-19 memorial gardens in 34 of its sites
Independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced that it will be creating a Covid-19 memorial garden at all…
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May- 2020 -21 MayFeatures
Funerals after Covid
As I start to speak, the lady sitting down in front of me starts to sob and shake. The few…
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Mar- 2020 -23 MarchCoronavirus advice
Coronavirus: Advice to celebrants
Encouraging communication with clients and Funeral Directors, and ensuring financial stability and mental wellbeing, is the advice that has been…
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Feb- 2020 -25 FebruaryFuneral Plans
South West ‘most expensive’ region for cremation, study finds
The most expensive region for cremation is the South West of England, where the average cost of cremation is £884,…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
Scottish Government welcomes funeral support payment increase
The Scottish Government has announced it will match the ‘other expenses’ funeral benefit with the rest of the UK, increasing…
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Oct- 2019 -16 OctoberBusiness
Coles Funeral Directors named Funeral Planner of the Year
Coles Funeral Directors of Cardiff has been named as the ‘Funeral Planner of the Year’ in south Wales and as…
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Sep- 2019 -5 SeptemberFeatures
Regulatory scrutiny of the funeral market
Both HM Treasury and the CMA are currently investigating the funerals sector. HMT has been looking into the pre-paid funerals…
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Jun- 2019 -5 JuneFeatures
Cemeteries around the world – Waverley Cemetery
Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilCharity
Welsh and Scottish charities benefit from legacy income boost
Welsh and Scottish charities are outperforming charities in England and those with a UK-wide remit in terms of growth in…
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