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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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilFuneral Plans
New death certification reforms cause funeral delays, SAIF finds
Funerals are experiencing “significant” delays in most areas across England and Wales as a result of death certification reforms, according…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryPeople
Funeral Partners appoints new regional director
Funeral Partners has announced the appointment of James Ray as its new regional director for Southern England, Wales and North…
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24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Wales pledges additional £3m for bereavement services
The Welsh Government has announced that an extra £3m will be invested in bereavement services across Wales to ensure that…
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14 FebruaryBusiness
Funeral Partners acquires ‘record’ number of businesses in 2024
Funeral Partners has revealed that 2024 was its busiest calendar year on record, having acquired a “record-breaking” 12 new businesses…
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Jan- 2025 -2 JanuaryCharity
Langstone Vale Crem makes donation to Morgan’s Wings
Langstone Vale Crematorium has donated £889 to South Wales-based charity Morgan’s Wings, using proceeds from Westerleigh Group’s metal recycling scheme.…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group donates £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has made a donation of £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families…
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Nov- 2024 -11 NovemberFuneral Plans
West Lancashire Crem partners with Our Song Request
West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium has partnered with Our Song Request to offer families the option of having studio-quality, custom-created…
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4 NovemberCommunity
Oldham Council instals memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crem
Oldham Council has installed a memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crematorium that will allow relatives to send letters to loved ones…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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