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- 2017 -14 JuneEvents
Eleventh Necromorphous Mortuary Cosmetic Course hailed a success
The 11th Necromorphous Mortuary Cosmetic Course, held at the Brewers Lodge hotel in Blackwood, Wales on the 5 and 6 June…
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May- 2017 -19 MayEvents
Grief seminars offer support on six-month anniversary of the Croydon tram disaster
Six months after the tram tragedy in Croydon, South London, which killed seven people, a full-day seminar was run, free…
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Apr- 2017 -28 AprilLatest News
Prince Harry opens up about his grief
Prince Harry has opened up about the tragic death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the hope of helping others.…
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Mar- 2017 -27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Child funeral fees scrapped by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government have announced plans to scrap fees for children’s funerals. This follows a campaign led by Carolyn Harris MP who…
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24 MarchCurrent Affairs
Memoria expands with NatWest funding
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its rapid expansion programme. The company currently…
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13 MarchCurrent Affairs
House of Lords checks progress of end of life care commitment
A debate on Tuesday 14 March in the House of Lords will explore whether the 2016 National Commitment for End…
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Feb- 2017 -28 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Natwest funding secured for Memoria
Crematorium operator, Memoria Ltd, has secured £20m of support from NatWest to fund its expansion programme. The company currently…
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24 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Businesses raise funds for World Kidney Day
On World Kidney Day, 9 March, the charity Kidney Wales will be featured on Nation Radio to publicise its fundraising initiative, ‘Bring a…
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24 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Office for National Statistics reveals most common age of death
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed new data on the common age of death based upon socio-economic positions. The 30…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Warnings after ‘sham charity appeals’
An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of…
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