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- 2024 -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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4 SeptemberEvents
Howe Bridge Crem to host anniversary service this September
Westerleigh Group has organised a special anniversary service for Howe Bridge Crematorium on Saturday 28 September from 11am to celebrate…
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Aug- 2024 -20 AugustFuneral Plans
Plymouth City Council officially opens The Park
Plymouth City Council has officially opened The Park, a new crematorium off Haye Road in Plympton, this month. The Park,…
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8 AugustLatest News
Ageing population boosts growth of funeral directors over past decade
The funeral industry in the UK has seen a 28% jump in the number of funeral directors over the past…
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Jul- 2024 -10 JulyFuneral Plans
Sedgemoor Crematorium to offer twilight services
Sedgemoor Crematorium is expanding the funeral options it offers to local families by introducing new twilight services. The bereaved can…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to submit plans for new Stroud crematorium
Westerleigh Group intends to submit a planning application to Stroud District Council in the coming weeks for a new crematorium…
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