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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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberLatest News
Let family know about pre-paid funeral plans, says funeral director
With the Alzheimer’s Society predicting that more than one million people in the UK will be living with dementia by…
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Sep- 2016 -7 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Vital trends in end of life care
The National Council for Palliative Care has released a summary of trends within palliative and end of life care. The…
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Jul- 2016 -29 JulyCurrent Affairs
NCPC backs NICE standards for MND care
The National Council for Palliative Care has released a statement welcoming the new NICE quality standard for the assessment and…
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22 JulyEvents
Successful Necromorphous mortuary cosmetic course
Jason King MBIE accredited tutor and course designer has congratulated all of the attendees who took up the challenge of…
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13 JulyCurrent Affairs
Death rates rose by 5.3% in 2015
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in 2015 was an increase of 5.6 percent compared with 2014,…
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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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