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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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchTrade Organisations
New bill to return remote death registering in England and Wales
The government’s Data Protection and Digital Information bill has been published and it includes provision for deaths to be registered…
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13 MarchCommunity
Westerleigh Group to open Arun Crematorium this summer
Westerleigh Group has announced that a brand new crematorium is being built in Yapton, West Sussex, with plans to officially…
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Feb- 2023 -10 FebruaryBusiness
Waseley Hills Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary
Waseley Hills Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. It is…
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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryPeople
NAFD appoints new chief executive
The Nation Association of Funeral Directors’ governing board has announced the appointment of Andrew Judd to be the association’s new…
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1 JanuaryBusiness
Westerleigh partners with EverWith on memorial jewellery
Owner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced a new partnership with EverWith, the designer and manufacturer…
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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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