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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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberCoronavirus
Non-Covid deaths at home exceed 30,000 since March
Over 30,000 deaths, not related to Covid-19, have taken place in private homes in England and Wales since the beginning…
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11 NovemberLatest News
Proposal submitted for new Powys crematorium
A proposal has been submitted to the Powys county council, revealing plans to develop a new crematorium in the county,…
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Oct- 2020 -19 OctoberCoronavirus
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustBusiness
CMA abandons funeral cost control plans due to pandemic impact
The CMA has revealed it has abandoned plans to introduce cost controls on the funeral industry due to the impact…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneCoronavirus
Council-maintained cemeteries in Wales increase mourner limit to 20
The number of mourners attending funerals at Coychurch Crematorium and council-maintained cemeteries in Wales has been increased from 10 to…
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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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