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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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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29 OctoberFuneral Plans
Midlanders most comfortable with funeral planning, survey finds
Some 41% of people from the Midlands feel comfortable discussing funeral arrangements with family, making them the most confident out…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales
Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to enable assisted dying for…
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2 OctoberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for ‘excellent level of service’
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium in Buckinghamshire has been recognised for “an excellent level of provision” by the Federation of Burial and…
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberCommunity
Arun Crematorium hosts dedication service
The Westerleigh Group has formally dedicated Arun Crematorium, one of the most environmentally-friendly crematoriums in the country, to the communities…
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10 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group partners with TreeKeeper on tree-mapping
Westerleigh Group has trained all of its grounds team leaders in TreeKeeper, a software that tracks tree data, assesses health…
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