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- 2022 -18 OctoberCharity
Nearly 90% of people in South Wales plan to leave charity donation in wills
A recent survey carried out by Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale has revealed that 39.5% of people have included…
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12 OctoberEvents
West Suffolk Crematorium secures top Anglia In Bloom award
West Suffolk Cemetery and Crematorium has been named Best Cemetery and Crematorium in the 2022 Anglia In Bloom awards. The…
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12 OctoberCoronavirus
Highest third-quarter mortality since 2010, says CMI
The third quarter of 2022 has seen the highest third-quarter mortality rate since 2010, according to the latest data from…
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Sep- 2022 -21 SeptemberEvents
Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium celebrates 30th anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Westerleigh Cemetery and Crematorium, representatives from numerous crematorium and funeral director societies marked the…
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyEvents
Newly-built Waseley Hills Crematorium to host open day
Waseley Hills Crematorium is hosting an open day for people in the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire…
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Jun- 2022 -20 JunePeople
Swansea brothers continue father’s legacy in funeralcare
Funeralcare professionals James and Edward Murray have followed in their father Paul’s footsteps to provide support to bereaved communities in…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilEvents
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster joins NAFD Conference line-up
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster has joined the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference line-up, with the event set to…
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14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Q1 mortality below pre-pandemic levels, CMI finds
Mortality in the first quarter of 2022 was slightly lower than in the first quarters of 2019 and 2020, before…
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11 AprilCharity
Westerleigh gifts £10k to hospital charity
Westerleigh Group announced it has given a £10k gift to Southmead Hospital Charity. Westerleigh Group is a UK owner and…
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Mar- 2022 -24 MarchEvents
NAFD Summer School returns to Durham University
The NAFD will host its second, exclusive three-day residential Summer School at St Chad’s College, Durham University this summer, with…
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