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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Apr- 2019 -4 AprilTrade Organisations
Scottish funeral director takes presidential chain at SAIF
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is to be headed by a Scottish funeral director for…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Coroners could be given power to investigate stillbirths
The government has launched a consultation which could see coroners in England and Wales being given the authority to investigate…
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Feb- 2019 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Death certificate price to treble
The price of a death certificate to increase almost threefold over the weekend across England and Wales. The cost of…
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13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
NAFD confirms support for UK statutory regulation
Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have given their backing to…
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Dec- 2018 -12 DecemberBusiness
Coles Funeral Directors toast to business expansion
Coles Funeral Directors marked its expansion with the launch of its second premises at Heathwood Rd this week, creating 10…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberFeatures
Offside Trust: Helping sexual abuse survivors to survive
In 2016, former professional golfer and funeral director Chris Unsworth helped to make history when he, Steve Walters and Micky…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF calls for regulation of profession
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has said England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s…
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12 SeptemberBusiness
Coles Funeral Directors expands into north Cardiff with new business
Cardiff-based Coles Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its second premises in the northern part of the city, as…
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10 SeptemberFeatures
Resomation: the flame-free cremation that could be coming to the UK
Resomation was developed by expert biochemist Sandy Sullivan who had an ambition to offer the public an environmentally friendly end…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustPeople
Watford named as the UK’s most expensive place to die
Funeral directors in Watford are charging 37 percent more than the UK average, reinforcing the notion of the ‘Watford Gap’,…
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