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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May- 2016 -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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Feb- 2014 -5 February
Shrewsbury FD appoints Welsh speaking aide
A Shrewsbury funeral directors has appointed a Welsh speaking aide so that it can offer families the best possible experience…
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Sep- 2013 -6 September
Average cost of funeral increases to more than £7,000
The cost of a basic funeral has risen 80 per cent since 2004, with the average attracting up to £3,914.…
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Aug- 2013 -9 AugustEvents
Colourful Coffins team completes Three Peaks Challenge
Colourful Coffins has raised more than £5000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice and The Anthony Nolan Trust having completed the…
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Jul- 2013 -18 JulyEvents
iGene prize draw won by McNulty Funeral Services at NFE 2013
McNulty Funeral Services has been named the winner of the iGene London prize draw held at the National Funeral Exhibition…
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Nov- 2012 -19 NovemberEconomy
BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.…
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