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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Jul- 2016 -8 JulyCurrent Affairs
Response to proposals to changes of Cremation Regulations
The Coroners, Burials, Cremations and Inquiries Policy Team has published a response to its Consultation on cremation following recent inquiries…
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1 JulyCurrent Affairs
Stunning send off for great-grandmother
Ruby Pearl Marshall, who died on May 12, aged 78, received a spectacular funeral. The supersized send-off attracted hundreds mourners from around…
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Jun- 2016 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
23% of deaths in England and Wales ‘avoidable’
23 percent of deaths in England and Wales in 2014 were ‘avoidable’, says The Office of National Statistics (ONS). Timely…
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17 JuneCurrent Affairs
The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds
Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…
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May- 2016 -27 MayCurrent Affairs
Student suicides reach highest level since 2007
Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that student suicides have reached their highest level in England and…
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27 MayCurrent Affairs
Proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales
The Department of Health has been seeking views on proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales.…
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Mar- 2016 -11 MarchCurrent Affairs
Reforms proposed to death certification process
Yesterday, the Department of Health launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the death certification process. The suggested changes…
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Oct- 2015 -20 OctoberCurrent Affairs
BBC airs an insight into funeral directing
A new four-part series about funeral directors has been launched by the BBC. ‘A Very Welsh Undertaking’ takes an inside…
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May- 2014 -23 May
Aubrey Kirkham celebrates double victory
Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors was awarded gold, as well as crowned overall winner in 2014’s brand new ‘Courtesy’category, as part…
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Mar- 2014 -10 March
New ‘Guide to Coroner Services’ aimed at the bereaved
The bereaved will be put “at the heart of the coroner system”, Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced, with the…
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