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- 2023 -3 OctoberFuneral Plans
65% of adults don’t have a funeral plan, L&G finds
Some 65% of UK adults do not have a funeral plan in place, suggesting greater measures need to be taken…
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3 OctoberBusiness
Derbyshire company launches new digital memorial bench
TDP Ltd, a Derbyshire business that makes outdoor furniture from recycled plastic, has launched a highly innovative new memorial bench…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustCommunity
Manchester’s cemeteries receives Green Flag Award
Manchester’s cemeteries and green spaces across the city have been awarded the Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Awards are…
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21 AugustEvents
Westerleigh Group shortlisted for 2023 Good Funeral Awards
Westerleigh Group has revealed that it has three shortlisted finalists in the 2023 Good Funeral Awards. The group’s Great Glen…
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16 AugustLatest News
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium receives Green Flag Award
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium has been awarded the Green Flag, which officially recognises well managed parks and green…
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15 AugustEvents
West Berkshire Crematorium announces September open day
West Berkshire Crematorium has issued an open invitation to local people to visit its grounds on Monday 18 September. The…
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9 AugustFuneral Plans
Coles Funeral Directors relocates Rumney branch
Coles Funeral Directors has relocated its Wales branch in Rumney to Newport Road, which was previously home to HSBC Bank. …
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Jul- 2023 -13 JulyBusiness
Westerleigh Group opens Mercia Forest Crematorium
The Westerleigh Group has announced the opening of its new Mercia Forest Crematorium in the Midlands. The new crematorium is…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneBusiness
Basildon and District Cemetery celebrates 25 years in business
Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium has completed 25 years of serving local families. Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium…
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15 JuneCharity
Westerleigh Group names Dementia UK as new charity partner
Westerleigh Group has named Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, as its new corporate charity partner and aims to…
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