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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Aug- 2017 -18 AugustCurrent Affairs
Unexplained deaths in infancy continue to fall
There were 191 unexplained infant deaths in England and Wales in 2015, with a rate of 0.27 deaths per 1,000…
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3 AugustCurrent Affairs
Independent funeral director urges businesses to unite against dementia
David Button Independent Funeral Directors is encouraging the local community and businesses to continue to unite against dementia. Leading by…
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2 AugustEvents
Necromorphous reports successful Mortuary Cosmetic Course
The twelfth Necromorphous Mortuary Cosmetic Course was held at the Brewers Lodge hotel in Blackwood, South Wales on the 10 –11 July…
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Jul- 2017 -21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Cancer was most common cause of death in 2016
525,048 deaths were registered in England and Wales in 2016, reports the Office for National Statistics. This is a decrease…
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7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Price comparison and review site reports high consumer demand
A new funeral price-comparison and review site reported high consumer demand with a site search every few minutes within its…
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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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